Table VI.
First-line treatment in H. pylori eradication
| Regime | Dosage | Treatment duration |
|---|---|---|
| Quadruple therapy with bismuth | • PPIa BID • Bismuth 120 mg QID • Metronidazole 500 mg TID or QID • Tetracycline 500 mg TID or QID |
10–14 days |
| Quadruple therapy without bismuth | • PPIa BID • Amoxicillin 1000 mg BID • Metronidazole 500 mg BID • Clarithromycin 500 mg BID |
14 days |
a
Standard proton pump inhibitor (PPI) doses: omeprazole 20 mg, esomeprazole 20 mg, rabeprazole 20 mg, lansoprazole 30 mg, pantoprazole 40 mg.