Drug details

Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate)

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Helidac Therapy (bismuth subsalicylate/metronidazole/tetracycline hydrochloride) is a combination of antibiotics used to treat Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial infection involved in causing stomach ulcers.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• metallic taste in mouth,
• vomiting,
• indigestion,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• loss of appetite,
• stomach or abdominal pain,
• vaginal itching or discharge,
• cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat),
• mouth pain,
• trouble swallowing,
• swollen tongue, or
• black or "hairy" tongue.

The following drugs are related to Helidac, either as a replacement or used together:

• Maxipime (cefepime hydrochloride for injection)
• Voquezna (vonoprazan; amoxicillin; clarithromycin / vonoprazan; amoxicillin)