Indications & Uses
Helicon Kit is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Lansoprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor, so it reduces the amount of acid the stomach produces. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It stops bacteria from building their cell walls, by blocking the cross-linkage between the linear peptidoglycan polymer chains that form a major part of the cell walls of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. It binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome and so blocks the translation of peptides.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults take one strip twice daily for 7 to 14 days, or as the physician advises.
Geriatric use: elderly patients may have renal and hepatic dysfunction without any symptoms, so care should be taken when giving this combination of Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin to them.
Side Effects
These are the adverse reactions reported as possibly or probably related to treatment (>3%) in clinical trials, when all three components of the Lansoprazole + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin therapy were given together. They are grouped by body system. Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dark stools, dry mouth, glossitis, oral moniliasis, stomatitis and tongue discoloration. Musculoskeletal system: myalgia. Nervous system: confusion, headache and dizziness. Skin: skin reactions. Urogenital system: vaginitis and vaginal moniliasis.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Serious and sometimes fatal allergic reactions (anaphylactoid reactions) have been reported in patients taking Amoxicillin. These reactions are more likely in people who have had an allergy to penicillin before. Clarithromycin should not be used in pregnant women, unless there is no other suitable treatment and the clinical situation requires it.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No adequate and well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. So lansoprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin together should be used during pregnancy only if the likely benefit to the mother justifies the possible risk. Amoxicillin passes into human milk in very small amounts. Because serious adverse reactions are possible in nursing infants, a decision should be made either to stop nursing or to stop the medicine, taking into account how important the treatment is to the mother.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep this medicine in a cool, dry place, away from light.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Helicon Kit 30 mg+1000 mg+500 mg
What is Helicon Kit 30 mg+1000 mg+500 mg Tablet?
Helicon Kit 30 mg+1000 mg+500 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Lansoprazole + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin. It is made by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Anti H. pylori drugs group of medicines.
What is Helicon Kit used for?
Helicon Kit is used for: Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
What are the side effects of Helicon Kit?
These are the adverse reactions reported as possibly or probably related to treatment (>3%) in clinical trials, when all three components of the Lansoprazole + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin therapy were given together. They are grouped by body system.
Can I take Helicon Kit during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No adequate and well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. So lansoprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin together should be used during pregnancy only if the likely benefit to the mother justifies the possible risk. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Helicon Kit?
Keep this medicine in a cool, dry place, away from light.
Can I take other medicines with Helicon Kit?
Some medicines can interact with Lansoprazole + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin, for example: Cyclosporine, Prednisolone, Erythromycin, Carbamazepine, Lovastatin, Theophylline. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Helicon Kit?
Helicon Kit is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.