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Are Omeprazole, Amoxicillin And Metronidazole Advisable During Pregnancy?

Good afternoon doctor. My wife is 7 weeks pregnant and we discovered she has H-pylori (Helicobacter pylori) and that she might need antibiotics. I understand that some doctors and against it, other support it and we were given the options to take Omeprozete for Stoping of Scidi production, Amoxicilin and Metronidozole as antibiotics. What do you think of this? Thank you
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

Omeprazole, Amoxicillin and Metronidazole all are pregnancy category b drugs. Means they are comparatively safe in pregnancy. Therefore your doctor has prescribed your wife these medicines.
However every medicines (except nutrional supplements such as iron, folic acid, etc) should be avoided in pregnancy, If a person can be treated without them. Therefore some doctors have suggested you not to take these medicines.
According to me she should Avoid these medicines at first & eat healthy foods like green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc. Avoid spicy & fried food which may cause acidity like problem. Drink lot of water minimum 2-3 litres a day.
If her problem persists then she could take these medicines as prescribed by her doctor.

Refer to her gynaecologist/gastroenterologist
Hope this information helps
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Are Omeprazole, Amoxicillin And Metronidazole Advisable During Pregnancy?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Omeprazole, Amoxicillin and Metronidazole all are pregnancy category b drugs. Means they are comparatively safe in pregnancy. Therefore your doctor has prescribed your wife these medicines. However every medicines (except nutrional supplements such as iron, folic acid, etc) should be avoided in pregnancy, If a person can be treated without them. Therefore some doctors have suggested you not to take these medicines. According to me she should Avoid these medicines at first & eat healthy foods like green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc. Avoid spicy & fried food which may cause acidity like problem. Drink lot of water minimum 2-3 litres a day. If her problem persists then she could take these medicines as prescribed by her doctor. Refer to her gynaecologist/gastroenterologist Hope this information helps