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Can H.pylori infection be treated with injectable antibiotics?

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Hello doctor,

I have been diagnosed with an H.pylori infection. My current symptoms are an inability to eat properly, excessive burping, and restlessness. My doctor advised taking Cravit and Amoxicillin, along with Pantoprazole as an acid reducer. Just after one doze of antibiotics, I have severe bloating in the stomach and found it difficult to breathe or burp, and had to be rushed to the emergency room. Can H.pylori infection be treated with injectable antibiotics? As my stomach is extremely sensitive to strong oral antibiotics as of now. I am in severe discomfort and help would be greatly appreciated.
Answered by Dr. Babu Lal Meena

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Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

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Hi,

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  • Injectable therapy is available for H.pylori infection, and it is more efficacious as compared to oral treatment. Injectable therapy include.
  1. Injection Omeprazole 80 mg stat, followed by 40 mg twice a day for three days, intravenously.
  2. Injection Ampicillin 1.5 gm stat, followed by 750 mg three times a day, intravenously, for three days.
  3. Injection Erythromycin 500 mg, three times a day for three days, intravenously.
  • Discuss with your doctor about these injections.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks a lot for your response. My doctor said no such possibility exists.

Answered by Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • We normally use 14 days of oral therapy for H.pylori, this is the standard treatment. Intravenous treatment is not in usual practice because most of the patients tolerate oral regimen very well.
  • The intravenous treatment is basically for acute situations, the best result of eradication can be achieved with oral therapy.

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 17, 2017
Reviewed At April 30, 2025

Education:

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Dr. Babu Lal Meena is a Pediatric Hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of liver-related conditions in children. He provides comprehensive care for a range of hepatological disorders, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes compassionate care, preventive strategies, and improving overall health outcomes for his young patients.

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