Question
What medicine should be taken for acute simple gastritis?
Answer
It is recommended to follow a quadruple therapy under the guidance of a local doctor: The most commonly used quadruple therapy includes the following medication combinations, dosages, and methods: (1) Potassium Bicarbonate 240mg + Amoxicillin 750mg + Metronidazole 400mg + Omeprazole 20mg or (2) Potassium Bicarbonate 240mg + Clindamycin 500mg + Metronidazole 400mg + Omeprazole 20mg. Take one of these groups of medications twice a day, with each drug taken twice a day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon), for a course of 7 to 14 days. After completing one course, continue to take Potassium Bicarbonate alone for 6 weeks, at the same dosage and method as before. Note that Amoxicillin requires a skin test. This regimen can kill Helicobacter pylori and protect the gastric mucosa. Stick to the medication to prevent recurrence. It is essential to avoid smoking, alcohol, coffee, and spicy foods. Eat less starchy foods such as potatoes, taro, noodles, and vermicelli, avoid eating biscuits like soda crackers, eat in small portions, and have regular meals. Do not consume overly hard or indigestible foods.