Nifuratel-containing initial anti-Helicobacter pylori triple therapy in children.

Background: Proton pump inhibitor-containing triple therapy with amoxicillin and metronidazole is recommended as initial treatment of Helicobacter pylori in childhood. However, eradication rate with this "classic" regimen is relatively low in Russia.

Aim: To evaluate empiric nifuratel, amoxicillin, and bismuth triple therapy for H.