About BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN
BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN belongs to a class of medications known as digestive enzymes, which are used to treat pancreatic enzyme deficiency or pancreatic insufficiency. Pancreatic insufficiency is a condition in which the pancreas fails to produce enough of a specific enzyme required by the body to digest food in the small intestine. A lack of pancreatic enzymes causes indigestion, and you may also experience stomach pain, bloating, and a feeling of fullness.
BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN is a combination medication that contains Pancreatin, Bile constituents, and Simethicone. Pancreatin and bile constituents are pancreatic enzyme supplements that thoroughly mix with food and aid in digestion. Simethicone is an antifoaming medication that disintegrates gas bubbles and allows gas to pass easily. As a result, it effectively treats pancreatic enzyme deficiency and its associated symptoms.
Please take BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor for your digestive disorder. The most common BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN side effects are nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. The majority of BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN's side effects do not require medical attention and disappear over time. However, if the side effects persist, consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN. Tell your doctor if you have a history of acute pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation/swelling). Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before starting BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN. It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN; however, it is best to avoid or limit alcohol consumption as a precaution. BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN can be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor.
Uses of BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN
Pancreatic enzyme deficiency
Medicinal Benefits
BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN is a combination medication that contains Pancreatin, Bile constituents, and Simethicone. Pancreatin and bile constituents are pancreatic enzyme supplements that thoroughly mix with food and aid in digestion. Simethicone is an antifoaming medication that dissolves gas bubbles and allows gas to pass easily. As a result, it effectively treats pancreatic enzyme deficiency and its associated symptoms.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
To effectively treat your illness, continue using BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you are hypersensitive to any ingredients, do not use BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before using BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have gout, Crohn's illness, a stomach or bowel obstruction, or a high uric acid level in your blood, tell your doctor before taking the BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN. You should not use BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN in higher doses or longer duration because it may produce side effects. Before taking BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interactions: BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN may interact with hormonal medications (e.g. levothyroxine) and certain medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes (e.g. acarbose), and it may also impair the oral absorption of folic acid when taken together.
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or avoid consuming alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN may interact with diseases conditions like gout (a form of arthritis), Crohn's illness (a type of inflammatory bowel disease), stomach or bowel obstruction, and hyperuricemia (high uric acid level).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionConsuming alcohol while taking BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN is not recommended because it may cause unpleasant side effects or make you more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor, as there has been no significant research on the use of BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
Driving
cautionBILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN does not impact the ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionLimited information was available about the use of BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN in patients suffering from liver impairment. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionLimited information was available about the use of BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN in patients suffering from kidney impairment. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
cautionCaution should be exercised while using BILE CONSTITUENTS+SIMETHICONE+PANCREATIN in children. Please consult the doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- To aid digestion, consume fibre-rich foods such as whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
- Consume probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
- Avoid overeating, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, and eating during stressful situations that can cause stomach discomfort.
- Eating small meals at regular intervals reduces the amount of time and effort required by the stomach.
- Use pillows to elevate your head (at least 6 inches) above your feet while sleeping. This promotes the flow of digestive juices into the intestines rather than the oesophagus.
- Quit smoking as it can irritate the stomach lining.
- Avoid or limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Special Advise
- Inform your doctor about a recent stomach or intestinal tract operation.
- Uric acid levels should be monitored in individuals with gout, hyperuricemia, or renal impairment due to the possibility of hyperuricemia.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Pancreatic insufficiency: Pancreatic insufficiency is a digestive disorder characterized by a deficiency of pancreatic enzymes that break down food in the intestine. This leads to improper food digestion. It can occur due to various conditions, such as pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), diabetes, celiac disease (inability to digest gluten), cystic fibrosis (an inherited disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system), pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Zollinger-Ellison disease, and pancreatic or stomach surgery.
