Amoxycillin + Omeprazole + Clarithromycin

Information about Amoxycillin + Omeprazole + Clarithromycin

Amoxycillin + omeprazole + clarithromycin uses

Amoxycillin+Omeprazole+Clarithromycin is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease.

How amoxycillin + omeprazole + clarithromycin works

This is a combination of three medicines: amoxicillin, omeprazole and clarithromycin which treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic which works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Clarithromycin is also an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Together, they treat your infection effectively. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which reduces the amount of acid in the stomach and relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Common side effects of amoxycillin + omeprazole + clarithromycin

Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Taste change, Flatulence, Headache, Rash

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    Expert advice for Amoxycillin + Omeprazole + Clarithromycin

    • Amoxycillin + Omeprazole + Clarithromycin is a combination of three medicines which treats stomach/intestinal ulcers by killing the causative bacteria.
    • Finish the prescribed course of medicine, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the ulcer harder to treat.
    • Stop taking Amoxycillin + Omeprazole + Clarithromycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

    Frequently asked questions for Amoxycillin + Omeprazole + Clarithromycin

    Amoxycillin + Omeprazole + Clarithromycin

    Q. What if I don't get better after using Amoxycillin+Omeprazole+Clarithromycin?
    Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

    Content on this page was last updated on 19 March, 2021, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)