Helico-LA Oral Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer and heartburn. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity and ulcers such as stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.

Helico-LA Oral Suspension is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health.

The most common side effects are diarrhea, constipation, and allergic reaction. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Helico-LA Oral Suspension

Benefits of Helico-LA Oral Suspension

In Acidity

Helico-LA Oral Suspension relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Heartburn

Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Helico-LA Oral Suspension improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.

In Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Helico-LA Oral Suspension reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Helico-LA Oral Suspension as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

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How to use Helico-LA Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Helico-LA Oral Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

How Helico-LA Oral Suspension works

Helico-LA Oral Suspension is a combination of a local anesthetic (Oxetacaine) and two antacids (Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium). The anesthetic provides fast relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach on account of its numbing effect. The antacids neutralize the excess acid in stomach, thereby relieving acidity and heartburn.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Helico-LA Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Helico-LA Oral Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Helico-LA Oral Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Helico-LA Oral Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Helico-LA Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Helico-LA Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Helico-LA Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Helico-LA Oral Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Helico-LA Oral Suspension, 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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Quick tips

Helico-LA Oral Suspension

Helico-LA Oral Suspension is used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcer.
Do not take Helico-LA Oral Suspension at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks of taking this medicine.
Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking Helico-LA Oral Suspension to prevent Helico-LA Oral Suspension being washed away before its local anesthetic action on the site.
Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
1. Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
2. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
3. Lose weight if you are obese.
4. If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
5. Don't drink too much alcohol.
6. Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for sometimes for better digestion.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Constipated .heaviness in stomach acidity heartburn

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rabekind DSR once daily in empty stomach for 1 weeksyrup DUPHALAC 10 ml in night for 1 week

I had pain in the throat on la

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ENT

visit ent specialist as it can be either viral or bacterial infection and needs examination

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References

Medlineplus. Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
MedIndia. Oxethazaine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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