What are Vonosap 800 tablets for Helicobacter pylori infection?
Vonosap tablets are a therapeutic amalgamation of three distinct medications: Takecab tablets 20 mg, containing vonoprazan fumarate, Clarith tablets at a dosage of 200 mg, housing clarithromycin, along with Amoxicillin capsules at a concentration of 250 mg. These components collectively constitute the Vonosap regimen, addressing a variety of gastrointestinal ailments.
Clarithromycin and amoxicillin, both integral to this therapeutic blend, wield their antibacterial prowess against Helicobacter pylori. Vonoprazan fumarate acts by inhibiting the proton pump within the gastric mucosa. This action leads to a reduction in gastric acid secretion, thereby creating an environment that is less hospitable to Helicobacter pylori. By suppressing gastric acid production, vonoprazan fumarate not only fosters an environment hostile to the pathogen but also enhances the antibacterial efficacy of the antibiotics.
Vonosap pack tablets are effective for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastric MALT lymphoma, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or the stomach after endoscopic treatment of early-stage gastric cancer, and for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori gastritis. The Vonosap pack tablets are designed for convenient dosing, with each sheet accommodating both morning and evening doses for a single day. With seven sheets in each pack, patients can complete the full standard course of treatment.
Active principles:
- Vonoprazan fumarate (Takecab tablets 20 mg)
- Clarithromycin (Clarith tablets 200 mg)
- Amoxicillin hydrate (Amoxicillin capsules 250 mg)
Amount: 7 sheets in 1 pack for 7 days
Maker: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Japan
Indications:
- treatment of Helicobacter pylori gastritis and elimination of Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with:
- gastric ulcer,
- duodenal ulcer,
- gastric MALT lymphoma,
- idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura,
- the stomach after endoscopic treatment of early-stage gastric cancer.
How to take
Adults should take 1 tablet of Takecab tablets 20 mg (20 mg of vonoprazan), 1 tablet of Clarith tablets 200 (200 mg of clarithromycin) and 3 capsules of Amoxicillin capsules 250 mg (750 mg of amoxicillin hydrate) at a time, 2 times a day, for 7 days. The dosage of Clarith tablets 200 may be increased by your doctor if needed but the maximum daily dose is 2 tablets (400 mg of clarithromycin) at a time, 2 times a day a day.
Contraindications: do not use for the following patients:
- patients with infectious mononucleosis, renal disorder, heart disease or liver disorder,
- patients predisposed to allergic symptoms such as bronchial asthma and rash or with a family history of such predisposition,
- patients in a poor oral feeding state,
- pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Important information
If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.