Helibact Kit

Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Helibact Kit reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. It also contains antibiotics that prevent and treat any infection in the stomach or intestines. This helps you get relief from the symptoms more effectively. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Flatulence, Dizziness, Tiredness, Headache, Skin rash, Dryness in mouth, Metallic taste']

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Helibact Kit is to be taken empty stomach.

Helibact Kit is a combination of three medicines: Omeprazole, Tinidazole and Amoxicillin, which treats 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 their 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.

Alcohol

UNSAFE - Consuming alcohol while taking Helibact Kit may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Helibact Kit may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Helibact Kit is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE - Helibact Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Helibact Kit can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION - Helibact Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Helibact Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Helibact Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Helibact Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Helibact Kit, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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