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Gikit Sachet 1 gm

Gikit Sachet 1 gm

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About Gikit Sachet 1 gm

Gikit Sachet 1 gm belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. Gikit Sachet 1 gm is indicated in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. Diarrhoea is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools.

Gikit Sachet 1 gm contains Racecadotril, Lactic acid bacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling diarrhoea. Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii are probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections.

You are advised to take Gikit Sachet 1 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Gikit Sachet 1 gm may cause common side effects such as headache and rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, kidney or liver problems, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking Gikit Sachet 1 gm for 7 days, consult your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects/interactions.

Uses of Gikit Sachet 1 gm

Treatment of Diarrhoea

Medicinal Benefits

Gikit Sachet 1 gm belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. Gikit Sachet 1 gm is used in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. Gikit Sachet 1 gm contains Racecadotril, Lactic acid bacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling diarrhoea. Lactic acid bacillus and saccharomyces boulardii are probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections. Gikit Sachet 1 gm improves the intestinal environment, faecal characteristics, better regulation of motions and defecation frequency. It inhibits pathogens by producing antibacterial bacteriocins, enhancing phagocytosis, preventing pathogen attachment to the gastrointestinal epithelium, and strengthening the epithelium.

Directions for Use

Gikit Sachet 1 gm can be consumed orally, directly or mixed with water or beverages. Avoid mixing in very hot or cold liquids.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Gikit Sachet 1 gm

  • Headache
  • Rash 

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gikit Sachet 1 gm if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood, or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to yeast.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Gikit Sachet 1 gm may interact with anti-fungal medications and ACE inhibitors (captopril, lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, perindopril).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a weak immune system, HIV/AIDS, or cancer.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CAPTOPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • PERINDOPRIL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Include bland foods such as banana, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, applesauce, and toast to avoid aggravating the digestive system.
  • Avoid consuming milk, dairy products, spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, caffeinated and carbonated drinks. 
  • Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.

Special Advise

If your condition does not improve even after taking Gikit Sachet 1 gm for 7 days, consult your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Diarrhoea: It is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools. Diarrhoea could be acute or chronic. Acute diarrhoea generally lasts for a few days. It could occur due to bacterial, viral infection or food poisoning. Chronic diarrhoea lasts for at least four weeks. It could occur due to intestinal disease/disorder such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. The causes of diarrhoea include food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reaction to any medicine, viral infection, bacterial infection, intestinal disease, parasitic infection, and stomach or gallbladder surgery. The symptoms of diarrhoea include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, dehydration, bloating, frequent urge to empty the bowels, and a large volume of stools or watery stools.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects Gikit Sachet 1 gm. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Gikit Sachet 1 gm can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Gikit Sachet 1 gm does not affect your ability to drive or handle machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Gikit Sachet 1 gm is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Biological E. Limited, Road No. 35,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana -500033
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FAQs

Gikit Sachet 1 gm belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. Gikit Sachet 1 gm is indicated in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance.
Gikit Sachet 1 gm works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling the diarrhoea.
Gikit Sachet 1 gm contains Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii. These probiotics help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections.
Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Gikit Sachet 1 gm for 7 days. Do not take Gikit Sachet 1 gm for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Gikit Sachet 1 gm for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Gikit Sachet 1 gm.
Although Gikit Sachet 1 gm helps in decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, it does not help in rehydration. Consume oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to avoid dehydration which could occur due to loss of fluids during diarrhoea.
Gikit Sachet 1 gm contains Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic) and Saccharomyces boulardii (fungus). Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking anti-fungal medications or antibiotics as they might affect the working of Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii.

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