I am 35 year old diagnised with chronic DU and prescribed HAPPY XT Rabeprazole 20mg+zinc carnosine75mg. No antibiotics prescribed. I am taking this medication for last 10 days and there is not much improvement. Should I visit doctor again for a different prescription.
HelloThanks for query. You have been diagnosed to have Chronic Duodenal Ulcer and prescribed combination of H\u2082 receptor antagonist (Omeprazole) and Zinc Carnosine 75 mg. Since Chronic Duodenal Ulcer is not due to bacterial infection there is no role for antibiotics to play in healing of an ulcer. It takes few weeks for these Chat Doctor. You have to follow dietary restrictions to promote healing of an ulcer .1) Take frequent small meals at regular interval rather than having two full meals twice .2) Take milk and curd in sumptuous quantity .3) Avoid junk food and spicy food .4) Avoid alcohol and aerated soft