Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Omeprazole PO + clarithromycin PO + amoxicillin PO for 14 days
Helicobacter pylori infection - eradication therapy
Micro Organisms
Helicobacter pylori
Important: Therapy
Omeprazole PO + clarithromycin PO + metronidazole PO for 14 days
Notes:
Important: Notes
Clarithromycin tablets are not licensed in children under 12 years
Omeprazole capsules/tablets are not licensed for use in children except for severe ulcerating reflux oesophagitis in children > 1 year
If treatment failure, discuss with infection specialist