If the daughter has Helicobacter pylori in the family, she has been treated, but she is afraid that she may become infected again, do all family members need to take prophylactic pills, for example, Amoxil?
* required field
* required field
Angelika Talar-Śpionek Pharmacist, Editor
3 months ago
Helicobacter pylori infection is very common and affects up to 70-80% of adults. Not every person experiences symptoms of infection - if the infection is asymptomatic, there is no need to take medication.
Therefore, an antibiotic should not be given to family members as a preventive measure.
More here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/kategorie/leki-na-helicobacter-pylori#czy-mozna-sie-zarazic