Hingastak Churna

Introduction: Hingastak Churna is a polyherbal ayurvedic medicine used for hyperacidity, peptic ulcer disease, NSAIDs induced gastric ulcer, gastritis and dyspepsia. It is also useful in gastroenteritis as an adjuvant therapy with antibiotics.

How it works: Hingastak churna is a polyherbal ayurvedic medicine used as a digestive, carminative, astringent and as an antacid. Ferula assafoetida is a potent antioxidant which protects free radical mediated gastric ulceration. Phenolic amides of Piper nigrum have a stimulating effect on digestive organs. Active components Zerumbon and gingerol of Zingiber officinale reduce pain & inflammation of esophagus. Trachyspermum ammi is very effective in treating excessive secretion of gastric gases.

Important Information: One capsule 2 times a day just before meals or as directed by the physician. Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

• Hyperacidity
• Peptic ulcer disease
• NSAIDs induced gastric ulcer
• Gastritis
• Dyspepsia
• Gastroenteritis - as adjuvant therapy with antibiotics

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Polyherbal Ayurvedic Preparation

Hingastak churna is a polyherbal ayurvedic medicine used as a digestive, carminative, astringent and as an antacid. Ferula assafoetida is known potent anti-oxidant which protects free radical mediated gastric ulceration. The active constituent's asaresinotannols 'A' & 'B' and ferulic acid of Ferula assafoetida help to reduce hyperacidity and abdominal pain. Phenolic amides of Piper nigrum has a stimulating effect on digestive organs and increase the flow of saliva and gastric juices. Active component Zerumbon and gingerol of Zingiber officinale reduce pain & inflammation of esophagus. Trachyspermum ammi is very effective in treating the excessive secretion of gastric gases.

Hingastak Churna increases prostaglandin synthesis and mucin secretion, providing gastroprotection and protecting the stomach from injury.

Adult Dose:

• One capsule 2 times a day just before meals
• Or as directed by the physician

Oral capsule. Take just before meals. Take in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule.

Side Effects:

• Well tolerated at recommended dosage
• In rare case very high dose may lead to stomach irritation, diarrhea, stomatitis & urticaria

Precautions:

• Caution in moderate to severe hypertension & edema (contains salt in 12.3% concentration)
• Contraindicated in known allergy to plants
• Do not use during pregnancy and lactation

Contraindications:

• Known allergy to plants
• Pregnancy and lactation

Drug Interactions: Not known.

Food Interactions: No interaction found/established.

Use in Pregnancy: Should not be used during pregnancy.

Use in Lactation: Should not be used during lactation.

Pediatric Use: Use as per doctor's advice for children.

Geriatric Use: Use as per doctor's advice for elderly patients.

Renal & Hepatic Impairment: No known restrictions. However, consult your doctor.

Overdose: High dose may cause stomach irritation, diarrhea, stomatitis & urticaria. Symptomatic treatment should be given.

Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight.

Hingastak Churna Capsule