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Helidac, |Helidac

Helidac

Generic Name: bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline (bizz MUTH sub sah LIH sah late, me troe NI da zole, and tet ra SYE kleen)
Brand Names: Helidac

What is bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline?

Bismuth subsalicylate is a mild antibiotic.

Likewise, metronidazole and tetracycline are also antibiotics. They fight bacteria in your body.

Together, bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline are used to treat Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial infection involved in causing stomach ulcers.

Bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

• kidney disease;

• liver disease;

• epilepsy or another seizure disorder; or

• an allergy to aspirin.

You may not be able to take bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I take bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline?

Take bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Chew and swallow the bismuth subsalicylate tablets.

Swallow (don"t chew) one each of the metronidazole and tetracycline pills.

Take all 4 pills four times daily with meals and at bedtime.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Skip the missed dose and take your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If more than 4 doses in a row have been missed, contact your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, slow breathing, ringing in the ears, fever, a fast heartbeat, confusion, numbness or tingling, and seizures.

What should I avoid while taking bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline?

What are the possible side effects of bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline?

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• a severe headache;

• vision changes;

• confusion;

• liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue);

• blood problems (fever, fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding);

• severe diarrhea; or

• seizures.

If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue to take your medication and talk your doctor.

• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

• metallic taste in mouth;

• sensitivity to the sun;

• dark "furry"; tongue, black tongue, or swollen tongue;

• vaginal yeast infection;

• numbness or tingling;

• dizziness or decreased co-ordination;

• decreased appetite; or

• dark stools.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline?

Do not take the following drugs within 2 hours of taking bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline because they will decrease the effectiveness of tetracycline:

• cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);

• antacids containing aluminum or magnesium such as Tums and Rolaids;

• minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium, which are found in dairy products (milk, cheese, etc.) and over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplements.

Before taking bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines

• anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin). This medicine may have an increased effect when taken with bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline, and bleeding could result.

• penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics. These may have a decreased effect and an infection could worsen.

• birth control pills. Their effectiveness may be decreased, resulting in pregnancy.

• disulfiram (Antabuse). A two week period should elapse between therapy with disulfiram and metronidazole.

• cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB). This medication may increase the effects of metronidazole leading to side effects.

• lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others). Metronidazole may increase the effects of lithium leading to side effects.

• phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton). These medications may make metronidazole ineffective.

• diabetes medicines, aspirin, probenecid (Benemid), and sulfinpyrazone. These medicines may be affected by bismuth subsalicylate.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline. Talk to your doctor before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline is available with a prescription under the brand name Helidac. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Helidac-14 blister cards each containing 8 round, pink bismuth subsalicylate tablets, 4 white, round 250 mg metronidazole tablets, and 4 orange and white 500 mg tetracycline tablets

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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