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Festal N Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

PANCREATIN-212.5MG

Uses:

Festal N Tablet is used in the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (pancreatin enzyme deficiency). The detailed uses of Festal N Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Festal N Tablet compensates for the deficiency of digestive enzymes and supports digestion in conditions such as chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), cystic fibrosis (a genetic disorder that affects the lungs), and pancreatic cancer.<br/>• Treatment of Steatorrhea (Fatty Stools): Festal N Tablet helps break down fats, reducing fat content in stools and preventing malnutrition.<br/>• Support after Gastrointestinal Surgery: Festal N Tablet may be used to assist digestion when the flow or production of digestive enzymes is impaired after procedures like pancreatectomy (surgical removal of the pancreas) and gastric bypass (a weight-loss surgery that reduces stomach size).<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Festal N Tablet is a pancreatic enzyme supplement indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (pancreatin enzyme deficiency) due to cystic fibrosis (an inherited disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system), chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), or other conditions. Pancreatin is a combination of digestive enzymes such as porcine-derived lipases, proteases, and amylases. These enzymes help in the digestion of food. Festal N Tablet mixes thoroughly with the food and aids in digestion as it passes through the gut. Festal N Tablet may also be used to treat steatorrhea (oily, smelly stools due to a lack of fat absorption).

FAQs

Festal N Tablet is used to treat Pancreatic insufficiency (pancreatin enzyme deficiency).

Festal N Tablet contains pancreatin enzymes that break down food and convert it into energy. Festal N Tablet is a combination of amylase (to digest starch), protease (to digest protein), and lipase (to digest fat). Together, it fulfils the digestive enzymes' requirements in conditions such as pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), cystic fibrosis (a genetic disorder that damages the lungs), pancreatic cancer, pancreatectomy (surgical removal of the pancreas), and steatorrhea (loose fatty stool due to poor fat absorption).

Festal N Tablet might interfere with the absorption and reduce the effectiveness of folic acid and iron. To prevent this, maintain a minimum gap between both.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Festal N Tablet . Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience watery diarrhoea or if you find blood in stools. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.

Mixing Festal N Tablet with non-acidic food or liquids, chewing or crushing may cause irritation in the mouth. It might also change the way Festal N Tablet works in the body. Do not hold Festal N Tablet or its contents in your mouth.

To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Festal N Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Many patients will need to take Festal N Tablet for the rest of their lives. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if you experience any difficulties while taking Festal N Tablet .

Pancreatin is a pancreatic enzyme derived from the pancreatic organs of pigs used for food. Consult your doctor before taking Festal N Tablet if you are allergic to the pig (pork), cow products or buffalo products.

Festal N Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, mild stomach pain, diarrhoea, and mild skin 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 you experience these side effects persistently.

Festal N Tablet is safe to be used in children if prescribed by the doctor. The dose is determined by the child’s age and body weight.

Take Festal N Tablet during or immediately after eating a meal or a snack, and drink plenty of water.

Festal N Tablet is safe to be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not take Festal N Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, pig or pork products.

Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, poultry without skin, fish, yoghurt, cheese, and non-fat/low-fat milk. Avoid high-fat, deep-fried, and buttered foods.