Abstract: A synergistic pharmaceutical combination or composition is disclosed for the treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcer containing a therapeutic amount of a histamine H.sub.2 receptor blocking agent, which increases intragastric pH, and an acid degradable antibacterial compound. In particular, the combination is directed to the treatment of infections by Helicobacter pylori by raising the bioavailability of acid degradable antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: A synergistic pharmaceutical combination and composition are disclosed for the treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcer containing a therapeutic amount of a proton pump inhibitor such as e.g., omeprazole or lansoprazole, which increases intragastric pH, and a therapeutic amount of an acid degradable antibacterial compound such as a penicillin or a macrolide. In particular, the combination is directed to the treatment of infections caused by Helicobacter pylori by raising the bioavailability of acid degradable antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: The invention consists of a combination of a substance that increases the intragastric pH and an acid degradable antibacterial compound. By this combined product regimen it will be possible to obtain maximal local antibacterial effect of acid degradable antibiotics as well as enhanced bioavailability of the active antibiotic, thus resulting in higher amounts of the active compound in the gastric mucosa due to secretion of weak bases. Both pharmacological effects contribute to drastically increased antimicrobial capacity of acid degradable antibiotics to be used against local infections in the gastrointestinal tract causing gastritis and/or peptic ulcer. The invention also selects to the use of said combination and a process for the preparation thereof.