Lancashire and South Cumbria
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1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-03-03 Chelates and complexes

Bismuth subsalicylate
Formulary

Chewable tablet 262.5mg

For H.pylori eradication therapy only, as part of a defined course


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Sucralfate
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Suspension & Tablets 

- Specialist initiation only, by GI consultants or GI surgeons
- Recommended for bile acid gastritis
- Use for general chronic gastritis should only be as a result of endoscopic findings, following an appropriate trial of PPI or H2 antagonist
- Not recommended for the treatment of GORD
- Course length should be stipulated prior to primary care taking over prescribing responsibility

Red for radiation proctitis (unlicensed indication). Suspension may be used as an enema (unlicensed use) or there is a 2g/20ml enema available (unlicensed product).


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