Pylera Coupons & Prices

Pylera FAQs

How much does Pylera cost without insurance?

The standard out-of-pocket cost of Pylera without health insurance is $1,193.16 per 120, 140-125-125MG Capsule though you can save using a SingleCare Pylera coupon to pay only $232.49 for 120, 140-125-125mg Capsule of Pylera. If you don’t have access to an insurance plan, you can still use SingleCare for free Pylera savings.

How much does Pylera cost with insurance?

Each insurance formulary is different and may or may not cover Pylera. The cost of Pylera with insurance coverage varies depending on your plan - check with your insurance provider for specific drug coverage and copay details. If your insurance does not cover Pylera, you can use SingleCare to get discounts on Pylera at your participating pharmacy. You can also use SingleCare coupons if you have Medicare or Medicaid. If Medicare or Medicaid don’t cover your Pylera prescription, you can use SingleCare instead. Go to the SingleCare website or app to compare the lowest price of Pylera with SingleCare versus your copay with insurance or Medicare.

Other ways to save on Pylera

In addition to Pylera coupons, there may be Pylera coupons and patient assistance programs available from ALLERGAN or other organizations. However, these programs may have eligibility requirements. Instead, you can use a SingleCare Pylera savings card to get a great price of $232.49 per 120, 140-125-125mg Capsule of  Pylera. If you have a valid prescription, anyone in the United States or Puerto Rico can use free Pylera coupons from SingleCare.

Does Medicare cover Pylera and how much does it cost?

Pylera costs with Medicare will vary by plan, prescription, and coverage stage. Refer to your plan’s drug formulary to find out whether your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan covers Pylera and how much the copay or coinsurance is. If Pylera is not covered by Medicare or if you have not met your plan’s deductible, you may have to pay the full price of $1,193.16 for 120, 140-125-125MG Capsule. In that case, using a SingleCare coupon for Pylera could save you more money than Medicare. Our lowest price for Pylera is currently $232.49 for 120, 140-125-125mg Capsule.

Is there a generic of Pylera?

Pylera is a brand name drug made by ALLERGAN. The generic version of Pylera is Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium-Metronidazole-Tetracycline and is less costly than the price of Pylera, which is $1,193.16 per 120, 140-125-125MG Capsule, but uses the same active ingredients as Pylera. Use a SingleCare prescription drug discount card to pay $232.49 for 120, 140-125-125mg Capsule.

What is Pylera? 

Pylera is a prescription medicine used (generally in combination with the drug omeprazole) to treat peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. It is a combination medicine. Each Pylera capsule contains three ingredients: bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline.

Take your medicine with a full glass of water. Swallow the Pylera capsule whole. Do not chew or crush. Do not take Pylera with milk or antacids. 

Take this medicine for the full length of treatment, even if you start to feel better. If you skip doses, your infection could become resistant to medication.  

Store Pylera at room temperature. Keep away from direct light, heat, and moisture. Keep each capsule in the blister pack until you are ready to take it. 

If you miss a dose of Pylera, take it as soon as you can. However, if it’s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at once. If you miss more than 4 doses, consult your health care provider for guidance.

What are the side effects of Pylera?

Common side effects of Pylera may include discolored feces, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, indigestion, altered taste, weakness, dizziness, black tongue, and tooth discoloration, among others. Tell your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody. Pylera can also cause sun sensitivity, so avoid sunlight and tanning beds, and wear protective clothing and sunscreen while outdoors.

Serious side effects can occur, too. If you have any symptoms that indicate a skin or allergic reaction, you should get emergency medical help. These symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing, swelling, fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple rash, blistering, or peeling skin. 

This is not a full list of side effects, and others may occur. Consult your healthcare professional for more information and a full list of adverse effects that may occur with Pylera.

Are there any known contraindications with Pylera? 

Pylera is not safe for everyone. Before taking Pylera, tell your healthcare provider about any medical conditions you have. You should not take Pylera if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medication or similar drugs. Others who should not take Pylera include: 

• Anyone under eight years old

• People who use alcohol 

• People who have taken disulfiram within 14 days

• People with severe kidney or liver problems

• Individuals who are pregnant

• People with Cockayne syndrome

Many other medical conditions would require the prescriber and patient to weigh risks and benefits, such as older adults or people with heart problems. Consult your healthcare provider for professional medical advice. 

Metronidazole, an ingredient in Pylera, has caused cancer in animal studies. It is not known if this applies to humans.

Are there any known interactions with Pylera?

Before taking Pylera, tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and supplements. 

Some substance and drug interactions include:

• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol while taking Pylera and for at least three days after your last dose of Pylera. Combining alcohol with Pylera can cause you to become very sick with stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing. Also, check alcohol content in products such as sauces, cough syrups, and mouthwashes. Do not use any products that contain alcohol or propylene glycol while you take Pylera. 

• Disulfiram

• Oral birth control pills (ask your healthcare provider about a different form of birth control such as condoms or a vaginal ring)

• Blood thinners

• Lithium 

• Antacids

Other drug interactions may occur. Talk to your healthcare provider about drug interactions and how they might affect you.