BKC Pil Sakit Perut

BKC Pil Sakit Perut (also known by its Chinese name 萬家濟濕熱肚痛風痧丸) is a traditional Chinese proprietary medicine, manufactured by Ban Kah Chai Pharmaceutical Sdn Bhd, presented as small pills packed into individual sachets. It is registered with Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under registration number MAL19971041T, in the Traditional (General) product category — a different registration pathway from a conventionally evaluated pharmaceutical drug — and is sold in Malaysia as an over-the-counter (OTC) traditional medicine, without needing a doctor’s prescription.

The formula is a multi-herb traditional Chinese medicine preparation. Ingredients disclosed in this listing include Herba Pogostemon cablin, Semen Areca catechu, Herba Mentha haplocalyx, Herba Asarum heterotropoides, and Rhizoma Notopterygium incisum, each at the strengths stated in the Manual Ingredients section, together with other ingredients listed on the product packaging.

As a traditional medicine, BKC Pil Sakit Perut has not undergone the same clinical evaluation process as a conventional pharmaceutical drug, and its formulation reflects long-standing traditional Chinese medicine practice rather than modern clinical trial evidence. It is supplied in a pack of 2g sachets, 12 sachets per box; a larger 4g pill format is also sold by the manufacturer under the same product name.

Take 1 sachet (packet) at a time, mixed with or swallowed together with lukewarm water, after meals. This may be repeated up to 3 times a day. Follow the directions printed on the product packaging, and do not exceed the recommended frequency without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

The adult dose confirmed by the manufacturer is 1 sachet (packet) taken with lukewarm water after meals, up to 3 times a day. A specific dose for children has not been independently verified for this listing, so use in children should only be under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms persist for more than a few days, or worsen, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted rather than continuing self-treatment with this product.

Use before the expiry date printed on the packaging. A specific discard period after opening an individual sachet could not be independently verified for this listing; once a sachet is opened, use its full contents at that time and do not store a partially used sachet for later use.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, as printed on the product packaging. Keep out of the reach of children.

• Common: Specific side-effect data for this exact formulated product has not been independently published; as with other traditional Chinese medicine stomach formulas, mild digestive upset such as nausea or a change in bowel habit is possible.
• Serious: Stop use and seek medical attention immediately if you notice signs of an allergic reaction (skin rash, itching, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing), or if stomach pain, diarrhoea, or vomiting is severe, persists beyond a few days, or is accompanied by fever, blood in the stool, or signs of dehydration.

• Known allergy or hypersensitivity to Pogostemon cablin, Areca catechu, Mentha haplocalyx, Asarum heterotropoides, Notopterygium incisum, or any other ingredient in this product.
• Not recommended for prolonged or excessive use beyond the directions on the packaging without medical advice, given the presence of Areca catechu (areca/betel nut) in the formula.
• Not for use in place of urgent medical care for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, or any condition requiring emergency treatment.

• Specific drug or food interaction studies for this exact traditional medicine formula have not been independently published; as a precaution, space this product a few hours apart from other oral medicines, including other traditional or herbal remedies, unless a doctor or pharmacist advises otherwise.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and traditional or herbal products you are taking before starting this product, particularly if you are on regular prescription medicine.

• Take this product with lukewarm (not hot or icy) water, after meals, as directed on the packaging.
• Do not exceed 3 sachets in a day unless a doctor or pharmacist advises otherwise.
• Keep each sachet sealed until you are ready to take it, and use the full contents of an opened sachet at one time.
• Note the MAL registration number (MAL19971041T) on the packaging when checking product authenticity.
• Keep a record of when your symptoms started so you can describe them accurately if you need to see a doctor or pharmacist.
• Store the box away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture to keep the pills in good condition.

Precautions: BKC Pil Sakit Perut is a traditional Chinese proprietary medicine, and this formula contains Areca catechu (areca/betel nut). Areca nut has documented safety concerns with prolonged, excessive, or non-formulated (chewed) use, and its use in pregnancy has been associated with adverse outcomes in some studies; pregnant or breastfeeding women, and anyone considering giving this product to a child, should seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist before use rather than self-treating. As with any traditional medicine, this product should be used only at the directed dose and only for short-term, occasional symptomatic use, not as a long-term or repeated treatment without medical review.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek medical attention if stomach pain, diarrhoea, or vomiting is severe, lasts more than a few days, keeps returning, or is accompanied by fever, blood in the stool or vomit, signs of dehydration, or unintended weight loss. Also consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, considering use in a child, or currently taking other prescription or traditional medicines.