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Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline Alternatives Compared

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Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline Clarithromycin Omeprazole
View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions.
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline Clarithromycin Omeprazole
Prescription only

Prescribed for Helicobacter Pylori Infection. bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Dental Abscess, Bronchitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Follicular Lymphoma, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Legionella Pneumonia, Middle Ear Infections, Mycobacterium... View more

Prescription and OTC

Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed areas of gastrointestinal tissue. The risk of interactions with omeprazole... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 261 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect.

Clarithromycin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 845 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 490 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 120 each
Dosage 140 mg-125 mg-125 mg
Per Unit* $2.31 - $7.13
Cost* $277.21 - $855.43

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Quantity 30 each
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $1.97
Cost* $59.04

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.42
Cost* $20.93

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral delayed release capsule
  • Oral delayed release tablet
Brand Names
Pylera Biaxin XL Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

120 hours

7 hours

1.5 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 528 drugs are known to interact with bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline:

  • 29 major drug interactions (81 brand and generic names)
  • 493 moderate drug interactions (3144 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (25 brand and generic names)

A total of 689 drugs are known to interact with clarithromycin:

  • 271 major drug interactions (966 brand and generic names)
  • 369 moderate drug interactions (1454 brand and generic names)
  • 49 minor drug interactions (162 brand and generic names)

A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:

  • 23 major drug interactions (59 brand and generic names)
  • 153 moderate drug interactions (1281 brand and generic names)
  • 48 minor drug interactions (272 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... View more
  • Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

September 28, 2006

October 31, 1991

June 20, 2003
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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