Amoxicillin / Clarithromycin / Lansoprazole Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 17, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Helicobacter pylori Infection

Amoxicillin 1000 mg-clarithromycin 500 mg-lansoprazole 30 mg orally 2 times a day

• Duration of therapy: 10 to 14 days

Comment: This drug should be taken in the morning and evening.

Use: Treatment of patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease to eradicate H pylori

Renal Dose Adjustments

Mild to moderate renal dysfunction: No adjustment recommended.
Severe renal dysfunction (CrCl less than 30 mL/min): Not recommended.

Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN): Discontinue treatment in patients who develop AIN.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Liver dysfunction and normal renal function: No adjustment recommended.
Liver dysfunction with severe renal dysfunction (CrCl less than 30 mL/min): Not recommended.

Signs/symptoms of hepatitis: Discontinue clarithromycin immediately

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Hypersensitivity to the active components, erythromycin, any macrolide antibiotic, or any of the ingredients
• Patients using astemizole, cisapride, ergotamine/dihydroergotamine, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors extensively metabolized by CYP450 3A4 (e.g. lovastatin, simvastatin), pimozide, and/or terfenadine concomitantly
• Patients with a history of clarithromycin-associated cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction
• Patients with a history of QT prolongation or ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, including Torsade de pointes
• Patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, cephalosporins)
• Patients with liver/renal dysfunction who are receiving concomitant administration of colchicine
• Use with rilpivirine-containing products

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• Patients should take each dose before meals.
• This drug combination should be swallowed whole.

Storage requirements:

• Protect from light and moisture.

General:

• Eradication of H pylori reduces the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.
• This drug may be used in patients with active or a one-year history of duodenal ulcer.
• LIMITATION OF USE: Some manufacturers recommend limiting use of combination products to their intended use; the use of the individual products to treat other conditions alone or in combination should be avoided.

Monitoring:

• HEPATIC: Hepatic function tests
• HEMATOLOGIC: Hematopoietic function tests
• RENAL: Renal function tests

Patient advice:

• Patients should be advised to avoid missing doses and to complete the entire course of therapy.
• Instruct patients to seek medical attention if signs/symptoms of hypersensitivity, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, hypomagnesemia, or systemic cutaneous lupus erythematosus occur.
• Inform patients that this drug may cause drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, and/or visual disturbances. They should avoid driving or operating machinery until the full effects of the drug are seen.
• Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Further information

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