How To Use The Nexpro HP Kit For H-pylori Infection?

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: Hi ,

Iam XXXXXXX XXXXXXX . My husband was asked to take Nexpro HP kit for a period of 2 weeks for H pylori infection. I have sent an attachment of the tablet with this email . We have to take 3 tablets in the morning
and 3 tablets in the evening as per the kit however we are not sure which tablet has to be taken before /after food and the time . Pleade let us know in detail. Thanks
Regards XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Esomeprazole has to be taken before food.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

He has to take 3 tablets in the morning and 3 in the evening.
If you notice carefully, of the three one would be esomeprazole.
This esomeprazole has to be taken before food. The other two have to be taken after food.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 days later)

Thanks doctor for the response

Currently i am in the course of taking nexpro kit. I have complete 9days of dosage out of 14 days prescribed. For the past 9 days i have watery diarrhea, atleast 4-5 times, i have consulted my doctor and he advised to take providac, but still situation not improved, should i continue with this for next 5days or stop it immeditely

Please help me on the same.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Complete the course

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me with more questions.
Diarrhea is a known side effect of Nexpro HP kit.

You complete the course. Take for the next 5 days.

Along with it continue taking providac also.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar