Helicobacter pylori eradication
Long term healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers can be achieved rapidly by eradicating Helicobacter pylori.
See BNF for more prescribing information and the Trust antimicrobial prescribing guidelines.
| 1st line | Omeprazole | 20mg twice daily for 7 days |
| Clarithromycin | 500mg twice daily for 7 days | |
| Amoxicillin | 1g twice daily for 7 days | |
| For patients allergic to penicillin | Omeprazole | 20mg twice daily for 7 days |
| Clarithromycin | 250mg twice daily for 7 days | |
| Metronidazole | 400mg twice daily for 7 days |