Preparation Instructions for H. pylori Breath Test
- You SHOULD be finished with all antibiotics and Pepto Bismol ONE month prior to test.
- The following medications should be STOPPED two weeks prior to the test unless otherwise specified by your physician:
- Nexium
- Priolosec (Omeprazole)
- Prevacid (Lansoprazole)
- Aciphex
- Dexilant
- Protonix (Pantoprazole)
- Carafate
- You SHOULD NOT have anything to eat or drink SIX hours prior to the test.
See also: Breath Tests
