L Cot Kit
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Product introduction
L Cot Kit is a combination medicine used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease by relieving the symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, and irritation. It works by killing the ulcer-causing bacteria H. pylori.
L Cot Kit 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.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, headache, dryness in mouth, and metallic taste. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. 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 kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
L Cot Kit 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.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, headache, dryness in mouth, and metallic taste. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. 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 kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of L Cot Kit
- Peptic ulcer disease
Benefits of L Cot Kit
In 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). L Cot Kit 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 the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Side effects of L Cot Kit
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
Common side effects of L Cot
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Metallic taste
How to use L Cot Kit
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. L Cot Kit is to be taken empty stomach.
How L Cot Kit works
L Cot Kit is a combination of three medicines: Tinidazole, Omeprazole and Clarithromycin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking L Cot Kit may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
L Cot 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
L Cot 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
L Cot Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
L Cot Kit may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. This may affect your driving ability.
L Cot Kit may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
L Cot Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L Cot Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
L Cot Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of L Cot Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take L Cot Kit?
If you miss a dose of L Cot 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- L Cot Kit is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease.
- Do not take other indigestion remedies (antacids) without consulting your doctor.
- Do not take L Cot Kit at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
- Avoid smoking as it increases the risk of peptic ulcers and delays healing.
- It may take 2 to 8 weeks before you receive the full benefit of taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I stop taking L Cot Kit when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking L Cot Kit and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if I don't get better after using L Cot Kit?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Clarithromycin. Birzebbugia, Malta: APL Swift Services (Malta) Limited; 2018. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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