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Heligo Kit
Manufactured byIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsTinidazole (500 mg) + Clarithromycin (250 mg) + Lansoprazole (30 mg)
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Description
Heligo Kit is a combination medicine that consists of Tinidazole and Clarithromycin and Lansoprazole. It is used in the treatment of Peptic ulcer disease caused due to an infection of the gastrointestinal tract by Helicobacter Pylori bacteria.
Heligo Kit has some common side effects including tiredness, headache, nausea, stomach pain diarrhoea, vomiting, a sensation of dryness and a metallic taste in the mouth. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid taking Heligo Kit if you are allergic to it. It may sometimes cause drowsiness, so it is advised that you do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine.
Heligo Kit should be taken half an hour before food to avoid stomach irritation. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor even if you feel better after taking a few doses. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine to avoid the 'Disulfiram reaction' which may cause excessive nausea, drowsiness, chest pain and breathing difficulty.
Heligo Kit may not be suitable for all people. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor of your complete medical history including all your ongoing medications before taking this medicine. It is not recommended for use if you have kidney problems. Besides using this medicine, lifestyle modifications like the consumption of cold milk and avoiding hot caffeinated drinks like coffee or spicy foods may help alleviate your symptoms.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Heligo Kit
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Heligo Kit
Diarrhoea
Skin rash
Severe stomach ache
Nausea
Dizziness
Change in taste/ Metallic taste
Vomiting
Uses of Heligo Kit
What is it prescribed for?
Peptic Ulcer (Gastric ulcers)
Peptic ulcers are sores (damaged and painful areas) on the lining of the food pipe, stomach, and small intestine. They occur due to excess acid production in your stomach. Heartburn indigestion and stomach pain are the main symptoms of peptic ulcers. Heligo Kit is used to treat Peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter Pylori bacteria.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for Heligo Kit to start showing its effect is not known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time for which Heligo Kit remains active in the body is not known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Heligo Kit. It may lead to a 'Disulfiram reaction' that may result in excessive nausea, drowsiness, chest pain and breathing difficulty. Symptoms like fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty should be reported to the doctor immediately.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Heligo Kit.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Heligo Kit is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Heligo Kit is considered safe to be used during breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in very low amounts that are not expected to harm your infant. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking Heligo Kit if you are allergic to it. Allergic reactions are rare to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat), breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Heligo Kit is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Heligo Kit is considered safe to be used during breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in very low amounts that are not expected to harm your infant. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Diarrhoea
Heligo Kit may cause diarrhoea. Use this medicine with extreme caution if you have any gastrointestinal conditions, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), as it may lead to worsening of your condition.
Driving or operating machinery
Heligo Kit may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Hence, do not drive vehicles or operate heavy machines after taking this medicine.
Antibiotic resistance
Finish the entire course of the treatment with Heligo Kit as prescribed by your doctor. Taking more than the prescribed doses or stopping the use of this medicine abruptly may lead to antibiotic resistance (a condition where microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antibiotics).
Other medicines
Heligo Kit may interact with other medicines, so it is advised that you maintain a gap of two hours between this medicine and other medications.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Heligo Kit as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical attention if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Heligo Kit.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Heligo Kit. It may lead to a 'Disulfiram reaction' that may result in excessive nausea, drowsiness, chest pain and breathing difficulty. Symptoms like fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty should be reported to the doctor immediately.
Interaction with Medicine
Methotrexate
Pimozide
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Kidney diseases
Heligo Kit should be used with caution if you have kidney problems due to the risk of kidney damage. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Food interactions
Take Heligo Kit at least 30 minutes before meals as the food may reduce the absorption of this medicine.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use Heligo Kit as prescribed by your doctor. Take this medicine at least 30 minutes before food for better absorption.
Do not take more or fewer doses than prescribed.
Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as it may take from 2 to 8 weeks to improve your condition.
Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen your condition.
Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Heligo Kit is a combination of Tinidazole and Clarithromycin and Lansoprazole:
Tinidazole interferes with the bacterial DNA process and kills microorganism that causes infection.
Clarithromycin works by blocking the protein formation essential for bacterial growth and replication.
Lansoprazole works by decreasing stomach acid production.
Thus, Heligo Kit relieve symptoms of Peptic ulcers.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antibiotics, Anti-Ulcer Agents, Proton pump inhibitors, Nitroimidazole Derivatives
Schedule
Schedule H
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Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Lansoprazole. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 2 March 2021].
Drugs, H., 2021. Lansoprazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 25 November 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Tinidazole. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 21 April 2021].
Drugs, H., 2021. Tinidazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 25 November 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 6 Dec 2021
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