Diastase+pepsin
About Diastase+pepsin
Diastase+pepsin is an oral capsule used to relieve symptoms of indigestion, bloating, gas, and stomach fullness. It is medically designed to treat digestive discomfort caused by a lack of natural digestive enzymes in the body, helping your digestive system process food more efficiently.
To get the best results, you should take Diastase+pepsin consistently with or immediately after your meals. Along with taking this medicine, making simple lifestyle changes like eating smaller portions, chewing your food slowly, and limiting greasy foods can significantly improve your digestive comfort.
While taking Diastase+pepsin, some people may experience mild side effects such as a temporary stomach upset or mild diarrhoea. These issues are usually temporary, but you should consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe abdominal pain or signs of an allergic reaction.
Do not take this if you have a known allergy to yeast or to any of the enzymes in this formulation. It is important to talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have sudden pancreatic swelling or a history of severe abdominal pain.
Certain medicines, such as antacids, can interfere with how this capsule works in your stomach. Additionally, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing chronic health conditions.
Uses of Diastase+pepsin
Medicinal Benefits
Diastase+pepsin helps improve digestion by supporting the natural breakdown of food and reducing digestive discomfort after meals. With regular use, it helps relieve bloating, enhances nutrient absorption, and promotes better digestive health.
- Relieves Bloating and Gas: By supporting efficient digestion, this medicine helps reduce abdominal bloating, gas, and the uncomfortable feeling of fullness after meals.
- Promotes Better Digestion: This medicine helps improve the breakdown of food, making digestion smoother and reducing discomfort associated with poor digestive function.
- Enhances Nutrient Absorption: By promoting more complete digestion, this medicine helps your body absorb essential nutrients more effectively, supporting overall energy levels and physical well-being.
Directions for Use
- Diastase+pepsin can be taken after meals to help prevent stomach upset, or as directed by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Diastase+pepsin as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush or chew this medication.
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Side Effects of Diastase+pepsin
Common Side Effects (Usually mild):
- Mild stomach pain or cramping
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Mild throat irritation
Serious Side Effects (Consult a doctor right away):
- Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as skin rash, itching, or hives
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Severe dizziness or difficulty breathing
- Severe, persistent stomach pain
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- Always check the capsule packaging to ensure it is sealed and undamaged before use.
- Do not take this medication on an empty stomach, as the enzymes require food to work effectively and may irritate your stomach lining if taken alone.
- If you have a history of gout or high uric acid levels, consult your doctor, as some digestive enzyme preparations can affect uric acid levels.
- Discontinue use and seek medical advice if your digestive symptoms do not improve after two weeks of consistent use.
Drug Interactions
- Antacids: Calcium- or magnesium-containing antacids may reduce the effectiveness of Diastase+pepsin by altering the acid levels needed for the enzymes to work.
- Acarbose: This digestive enzyme combination may reduce the effectiveness of starch-blocking diabetes medications like acarbose.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Diastase+pepsin. Alcohol consumption makes the stomach to produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorThere is limited data on how the Diastase+pepsin affects pregnancy. Diastase+pepsin should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Please consult your physician if you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting Diastase+pepsin.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unclear if Diastase+pepsin is excreted into the breast milk while used by a breastfeeding mother. It is better to consult your physician before taking Diastase+pepsin if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience any discomfort while using Diastase+pepsin until you feel better.
Liver
cautionPlease take Diastase+pepsin with caution and physician advice if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your dose may be adjusted in case of any liver impairment.
Kidney
cautionPlease take Diastase+pepsin with caution and physician advice if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your dose may be adjusted in case of any renal impairment.
Children
consult your doctorPlease consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Diastase+pepsin for children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day instead of three large meals to reduce the workload on your digestive system.
- Chew your food thoroughly to initiate the digestive process before the food reaches your stomach.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating; try to remain upright for at least 30 minutes after a meal.
- Limit your intake of highly processed, greasy, spicy, or high-fat foods that can delay digestion and trigger bloating.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, but avoid drinking excessively during meals as this can dilute your natural digestive juices.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dyspepsia (indigestion): Indigestion is the inability to digest food associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.
Eructation: Also known as belching or burping. It releases gas from the upper digestive tract (oesophagus and stomach) through the mouth.
Pancreatic Insufficiency: It is a digestive disorder characterised by a deficiency of pancreatic enzymes to break down food in the intestine.
FAQs
Diastase+pepsin is used for the treatment of digestive disorders, gastric problems, appetite stimulation, pancreatic insufficiency, and eructation.
Diastase+pepsin contains diastase and Pepsin. Diastase is a starch-hydrolysing or amylolytic enzyme that breaks down the starch into simple sugars (maltose). Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting) that breaks down larger protein molecules into smaller peptides (a short chain of amino acids). Collectively, Diastase+pepsin promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins and helps absorb the essential nutrients in the intestine.
Please let your doctor know if you have a history of allergic reactions to medicines, and inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) before starting Diastase+pepsin.
Do not stop using Diastase+pepsin even if you feel better until the doctor's advised course is finished. Your symptoms may improve, but the disease may not be cured completely.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
Yes, digestive disorders and starch-degrading enzymes are among the most common reported uses for Diastase+pepsin. Diastase+pepsin should be used only after a physician's suggestion.
To prevent any interactions, Diastase+pepsin should be taken with other medicine only if advised by the doctor. Inform the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, particularly anti-diabetics.
Diastase+pepsin should be used during pregnancy if advised by the doctor. Please consult your physician if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before starting Diastase+pepsin.
Diastase+pepsin contains two digestive enzymes, namely: Diastase and Pepsin. It is used to treat digestive disorders, gastric problems, pancreatic insufficiency, and eructation. Diastase+pepsin may also help stimulate appetite.
No, do not take Diastase+pepsin if you are allergic to any of its components. Please consult the doctor if you are allergic to the contents of Diastase+pepsin; the doctor will recommend alternate medicine.
It is not known if Diastase+pepsin affects blood sugar levels. However, it may affect glucose metabolism by aiding the digestion of carbohydrates. Consult the doctor if you are diabetic.
Store Diastase+pepsin at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Diastase+pepsin may cause side effects like abdominal pain, the feeling of sickness, skin rash, stomach upset, diarrhoea, painful urination, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, please seek medical attention if they occur.
No, you should swallow the capsule whole. Opening the capsule can expose the enzymes to heat or acid too early, reducing their effectiveness. Talk to your doctor if you have difficulty swallowing capsules.
It is best to avoid alcohol, as it can reduce the effectiveness of the enzymes and worsen digestive symptoms like acidity and bloating.
You should consult your doctor before taking Diastase+pepsin if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy to ensure it is safe for you.
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