Generics/Substitute
Rs. 23.60
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Rs. 14.00
Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Flatulence, Indigestion, Dizziness, Tiredness, Headache, Skin rash, Dryness in mouth, Metallic taste. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is to be taken empty stomach. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive. |
| Kidney | Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
| Liver | Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Helikit 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is a combination of three medicines: Omeprazole, tinidazole and amoxicillin which treat stomach/intestinal ulcers due to bacterial infections. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which reduces the amount of acid in the stomach and treats acid-related indigestion and ulcers. Tinidazole is an antibiotic which kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. Amoxicillin is also an antibiotic which works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering that is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively. |