Helicobacter pylori infection - eradication therapy

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley

Micro Organisms

Helicobacter pylori

Duration

7 days 

First Line

Therapy

Omeprazole OD PO + amoxicillin BD PO + metronidazole BD PO

Notes:

Penicillin Allergy

Therapy

Omeprazole OD PO + clarithromycin BD PO + metronidazole BD PO

Notes:

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