Bismuth potassium citrate is used for chronic gastritis and relief of stomach pain, heartburn sensation and acid reflux caused by hyperacidity. Amoxicillin is used for a variety of infections in adults and children caused by sensitive bacteria. The two can be taken together as they do not produce antagonistic effects.
Bismuth potassium citrate and amoxicillin do not react when the two drugs are used together and generally do not affect the effect of the drug, and both can also be used in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori when combined with proton pump inhibitors and clarithromycin.
Adverse reactions such as diarrhea, nausea, rash, reversible leukopenia, reversible thrombocytopenia, and allergic vasculitis can occur with the use of amoxicillin. Use with caution in lactating females and contraindicated in patients with penicillin allergy and positive penicillin skin test.
Adverse reactions such as ammonia taste in the mouth, grayish-black tongue and stool, nausea and constipation may occur after taking bismuth potassium citrate, and it is contraindicated in patients with severe renal disease and pregnant and lactating women.
Patients who want to use bismuth potassium citrate and amoxicillin are advised to go to regular hospitals and consult professional doctors to avoid blind use of drugs.