Patient's question:
What medicine should be taken for acute simple gastritis?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to adopt the four-drug therapy for gastritis under the guidance of a local doctor: The most commonly used four-drug therapy is as follows: Drug combinations, dosage, and administration: (1) Potassium bismuth citrate 240mg + Amoxicillin 750mg + Metronidazole 400mg + Omeprazole 20mg or (2) Potassium bismuth citrate 240mg + Erythromycin 500mg + Metronidazole 400mg + Omeprazole 20mg (3) Potassium bismuth citrate 240mg + Tetracycline 500mg + Metronidazole 400mg + Omeprazole 20mg. Take one of the above sets of drugs twice daily. Each drug should be taken according to the above dosage twice a day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon). A course of 7–14 days is recommended. After completing a course, continue taking potassium bismuth citrate alone for 6 weeks, with the same dosage and administration as before. Note: Amoxicillin requires a skin test. This regimen can eradicate Helicobacter pylori and protect the gastric mucosa. Persist in taking the medication to prevent recurrence. It is essential to avoid smoking, alcohol, coffee, and spicy foods. Eat less starchy foods such as potatoes, taro, vermicelli, glass noodles, sweet potatoes, etc., and avoid soda biscuits. Eat small, frequent meals at regular intervals and avoid overly hard or indigestible foods.