Patient's question:
Doctor, hello: I have superficial gastritis and often experience stomach bloating and belching. Yesterday, I bought a box of bismuth subcitrate potassium capsules and a box of TCM pills (La Kou Wan) from a pharmacy. I took them for two meals, then searched online and found that bismuth subcitrate potassium cannot be taken long-term, not to mention the side effects. So now I’m questioning whether these two medications can be taken together? Will there be any side effects?Doctor's answer:
Characteristics of this case: Middle-aged male, 35 years old. The main symptoms are frequent stomach bloating and belching. Colloidal bismuth pectin can be given for one week, and it needs to be used in conjunction with a proton pump inhibitor, omeprazole or pantoprazole. Amoxicillin capsules and clarithromycin will be given based on the detailed examination of Helicobacter pylori. In addition to timely treatment, patients with gastritis also need to pay attention to maintaining a proper diet in daily life to digest nutrients. I hope the above answer can help you, thank you!