Original Article

Effect of N-Acetyl Cysteine on Helicobacter pylori

Background: Use of mucolytic agents that result in reduced mucous viscosity of the gastric mucous has been suggested to have an additive effect in curing Helicobacter pylori infection. Methods: Seventy H pylori–positive patients were given either eradication treatment consisting of 500 mg clarithromycin bid and 30 mg lansoprazole bid for…