About urea
Carbon-13 urea diagnostic agent
Used for
- Helicobacter pylori detection by urea breath test
Usual adult dose
Adults and adolescents: one single oral dose, according to the test instructions.
Usual dose in children
Children aged 3 years and older: one single oral dose, according to the test instructions.
Common side effects
- Uncommon: stomach discomfort, nausea, or vomiting
Important warnings
- For diagnostic testing only; it does not treat H. pylori infection.
- Test accuracy may be affected by recent antibiotics or acid-suppressing medicines.
Pregnancy
Diagnostic use during pregnancy should be assessed by a healthcare professional; testing may be deferred.
Breastfeeding
No known concern from a single diagnostic dose, but clinical data are limited.
Interactions
- Antibiotics and bismuth can cause false-negative results.
- Proton pump inhibitors and other acid-suppressing medicines may affect test accuracy.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.