Pronunciation: BIZ-muth SUB-sa-LIS-i-late/MET-roe-NYE-da-zole/TET-ra-SYE-kleen
Generic Name: Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline
Brand Name: Helidac
Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack should only be used to treat ulcers of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers) associated with H. pylori infection.
Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack is used for:
Treating H. pylori infection associated with ulcers. It is used with an H2 blocker (eg, ranitidine).
Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack is an antimicrobial combination. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Do NOT use Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack or to salicylates (eg, aspirin) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen)
- you are pregnant or breast-feeding
- you are a child or teenager and have a viral infection (eg, flu, chickenpox, shingles)
- you have kidney problems, liver problems, or bleeding or blood clotting problems (eg, hemophilia, von Willebrand disease)
- you are taking acitretin, busulfan, an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine), an HIV protease inhibitor oral solution (eg, amprenavir), isotretinoin, methoxyflurane, a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin), ranolazine, or disulfiram, or if you have taken disulfiram within the past 14 days
- you drink alcohol
Before using Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack:
Some medical conditions may interact with Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of blood problems (eg, anemia, low white blood cell levels, unusual bleeding or bruising)
- if you have a seizure disorder (eg, epilepsy), nerve or brain problems, a viral infection (eg, flu, shingles), inflammation of the stomach, peptic ulcers, Crohn disease, dehydration problems, or lupus
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Acitretin or isotretinoin because the risk of high pressure in the brain may be increased
- Methoxyflurane because serious, even fatal kidney problems may occur
- Amiodarone, busulfan, disulfiram, or an HIV protease inhibitor oral solution (eg, amprenavir) because irregular heartbeat; serious liver, lung, or bladder problems; severe mood or mental problems; or stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing may occur
- Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), cimetidine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or urinary alkalinizers (eg, sodium bicarbonate) because they may decrease Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack's effectiveness
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), cyclosporine, digoxin, ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), lithium, macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, sirolimus), medicines for diabetes (eg, glipizide), methotrexate, ranolazine, salicylates (eg, aspirin), or valproic acid because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril), atovaquone, hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills, patches), penicillin antibiotics (eg, amoxicillin), probenecid, or sulfinpyrazone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack:
Use Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Each dose of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack is made up of 2 pink chewable tablets, one white tablet, and one orange and white capsule. Each blister card contains 4 doses (enough doses for 1 day).
- Take a dose of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack 4 times a day, at mealtimes and at bedtime, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- To take a dose of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack, thoroughly chew 2 pink tablets and swallow. Afterward, take 1 white tablet and 1 orange and white capsule with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Swallow the tablet and capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack is recommended. Be sure to do this especially with the bedtime dose. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- Do not take an antacid that has aluminum, calcium, or magnesium in it, or a product that has iron or zinc in it within 2 hours of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack.
- Do not eat or drink dairy products within 2 hours of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack.
- To clear up your infection completely, take Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
- If you miss a dose of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss more than 4 doses of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack, contact your doctor.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about the proper use of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack.
Important safety information:
- Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not drink alcohol while you are using Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack and for at least 1 day after you have stopped taking Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack. Stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing may occur.
- Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack combination should only be used to treat H. Pylori infection associated with ulcers. It is not effective for treating viral infections (eg, the common cold).
- Be sure to use Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. This could cause your ulcer to recur.
- Long-term or repeated use of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
- Some patients have developed persistent nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy) after taking Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack for a long period of time. Tell your doctor right away if you develop signs of nerve problems (eg, numbness; tingling; burning of the arms, hands, legs, feet). Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack may have an aspirin-like medicine in it. Aspirin has been linked to a serious illness called Reye syndrome. Do not give Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack to a child or teenager who has the flu, chickenpox, or a viral infection. Contact your doctor with any questions or concerns.
- If you are taking aspirin for some other condition and you develop ringing in the ear, contact your doctor.
- Do not receive a live vaccine (eg, typhoid) while you are taking Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack. Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine.
- Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).
- Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack may temporarily discolor or darken the tongue or stools. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
- Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
- Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack may interfere with certain lab tests, including x-ray, blood, liver function, and triglyceride tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack.
- Use Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- Use of tetracycline in CHILDREN younger than 8 years old may cause serious tooth problems, including softening of the tooth enamel and permanent yellow, gray, or brown discoloration of the teeth.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack if you are pregnant. It may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack.
Possible side effects of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack:
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; darkening of the tongue or stools; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; indigestion; loss of appetite; metallic taste; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, hairy tongue or sore tongue; bloody stools; blurred vision, vision loss, or other vision changes; dark urine; depression; increased or decreased urination; loss of coordination; numbness, tingling, or burning of the arms, hands, legs or feet; pale stools; red, swollen, peeling, or blistered skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe or persistent headache, dizziness, or stomach pain/cramps; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, or persistent sore throat); sore mouth; speech problems; stiff neck; unusual bruising or bleeding; vaginal odor or discharge; white patches in the mouth or on the tongue; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; fast heartbeat; high fever; rapid breathing; ringing in the ears; severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; unusual tiredness or fatigue.
Proper storage of Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack:
Store Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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