Is clarithromycin effective in treating gastritis?

Clarithromycin is an antibiotic drug. It belongs to the latest macrolide antibiotics. It has a wide range of inhibitory and killing effects on many pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus, etc. It also has a good inhibitory effect on mycoplasma. In daily life, it is often used in combination with metronidazole tablets, especially for gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. The treatment efficiency is very good. It is often used to treat digestive tract ulcers. Therefore, clarithromycin tablets are used to treat gastritis, and the effect is very good. Of course, when treating, we must first understand the cause of the gastritis. If it is indeed caused by Helicobacter pylori, the effect of this medicine is very good.

1. Therapeutic effects of clarithromycin

Clarithromycin[1] is mainly used for upper and lower respiratory tract infections caused by sensitive bacteria, including tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, furunculosis, erysipelas, folliculitis, wound infections, etc. Its efficacy is similar to that of other macrolides. This product can also be used for genital and urinary tract infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Ureaplasma urealyticum, atypical mycobacterial infections in AIDS patients, etc.

2. Clarithromycin dosage

Generally speaking, the dosage of clarithromycin is 500 mg, and it should be used twice a day, but this is not set in stone. Depending on the patient's actual situation, you still have to follow the doctor's instructions for specific treatment. If a child has gastritis, triple therapy is a good method that can cure gastritis and completely eliminate clinical symptoms.

3. Notes on eating

Eat at regular times and in regular amounts, chew slowly and relax, and take a short rest after a meal before starting work. Eat small, frequent meals to avoid bloating or excess stomach acid, which can back up into the esophagus and irritate the esophageal mucosa. In addition to three meals, snacks are also provided in the morning, afternoon, and before bedtime. Eat a moderate diet - eat a wide variety of foods from the six major food groups at each meal to obtain balanced nutrition, and avoid eating only foods high in starch. Do not lie down to rest after eating.

4. Life

Don't smoke or drink. Live an orderly life, don’t stay up late, reduce unnecessary worries, and keep a happy mood. Do not eat 2-3 hours before bedtime.