Many ulcers are caused by bacterial infections.  Biaxin is the current
recommended treatment.  It's an erythromycin family antibiotic.  Instead of
using heartburn medication (Zantac, Tagamet), would an ulcer medication be
more appropriate?

Katherine A. Dettwyler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Anthropology and Nutrition
Texas A&M University
Co-editor of "Breastfeeding: Biocultural Perspectives"