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Helicobacter pylori infection — what to take?

Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacterium that colonises the gastric mucosa. Affects 30-50% of the population. Causes chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, a risk factor for gastric cancer and MALT lymphoma.

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What you can take for helicobacter pylori infection

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Manifestations

Chronic gastritis (often asymptomatic), gastric/duodenal ulcer, functional dyspepsia, vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia, a risk factor for gastric cancer.

Diagnosis

Non-invasive: labelled urea breath test, stool antigen, IgG antibodies (screening only). Invasive: endoscopic biopsy with rapid urease test or culture/PCR.

Treatment — triple therapy for 14 days

  • PPI 20-40 mg twice daily.
  • Amoxicillin 1000 mg twice daily.
  • Clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily.

In penicillin allergy — metronidazole instead of amoxicillin.

In treatment failure or resistance — quadruple bismuth therapy (bismuth subcitrate + metronidazole + tetracycline + PPI) for 10-14 days.

Confirmation of eradication

Breath test or stool antigen 4-8 weeks after completing treatment (with PPI stopped 2 weeks beforehand).

OTC adjuvants with evidence

  • Bovine lactoferrin — synergistic antibacterial effect.
  • Probiotics (Saccharomyces boulardii, Lactobacillus) — reduce antibiotic side effects.
  • Broccoli extract/sulforaphane.
  • Manuka honey — mild antibacterial effect.

Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. For diagnosis and treatment, consult a healthcare professional.

Nights, weekends, holidays

24/7 pharmacies for helicobacter pylori infection

Patients with helicobacter pylori infection sometimes need medication outside regular hours — an acute flare-up, a cronic prescription that ran out, a stock gap. The per-city pages below list every 24/7 pharmacy with address, phone and verified opening hours.

For chronic prescription medication, check stock with your preferred pharmacy ahead of time — capped CANAMED prescriptions can run out between supply runs. Call before you go.

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How to find a pharmacy fast for helicobacter pylori infection

Open the interactive map and grant location permission — you'll see pharmacies sorted by distance with their opening hours and a one-tap route in Google Maps. For overnight or weekend trips, switch on the 24/7 filter. For helicobacter pylori infection some medicines need a prescription — make sure you have a valid one (electronic or paper) before you leave, to avoid wasted trips.

For chronic treatment, save your favourite pharmacy in the app and check prices on the comparator — OTC differences between chains can hit 20-40%, while CANAMED-capped Rx items have a fixed maximum but may carry promotions. If your treatment for helicobacter pylori infection runs on a monthly script, schedule pickup a few days before you run out.

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