About FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE
FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE is a digestive medicine. It is indicated for symptomatic relief from heartburn, flatulence (gas) and dyspepsia (indigestion). Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest, behind the breastbone. It happens when stomach acid flows back up your oesophagus. Flatulence or Gas is the movement of gas from the digestive system through the back passage. Indigestion is the inability to digest the complex form of food associated with a sour stomach, and gas formation with mild pain/discomfort in the stomach.
FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE combines Fungal Diastase, Papain, and Simethicone. Fungal Diastase is a starch-degrading enzyme. It helps digest starch and carbohydrates from the diet into simple polysaccharides and sugar. Papain is an enzyme that digests protein and catalyses the breakdown of proteins by hydrolysis. It is sparingly soluble in water. On the other hand, Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent that decreases the surface tension of gas bubbles, causing them to combine into larger bubbles in the stomach that can be passed more easily. It increases the rate at which gas exits the body. Thus, FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE relief from gas, heartburn, flatulence and indigestion.
FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE should be used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition. FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, headache and painful urination. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, please seek medical attention if they occur.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any component of FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised not to take FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE unless your doctor instructs you to take it. If you have a history of inflammation/swelling of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), let your doctor know about it. Do not use FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE in children unless prescribed by a doctor. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while using FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE.
Uses of FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE
Heartburn, Flatulence (Gas) and Indigestion
Medicinal Benefits
FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE helps relieve digestive disorders like heartburn, flatulence (gas) and indigestion. FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE combines Fungal Diastase, Papain, and Simethicone. FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE combines Fungal Diastase, Papain, and Simethicone. Fungal Diastase is a starch-degrading enzyme. It helps digest starch and carbohydrates from the diet into simple polysaccharides and sugar. Papain is an enzyme that digests protein and catalyses the breakdown of proteins by hydrolysis. It is sparingly soluble in water. On the other hand, Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent that decreases the surface tension of gas bubbles, causing them to combine into larger bubbles in the stomach that can be passed more easily. It increases the rate at which gas exits the body. Thus, FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE relief from gas, heartburn, flatulence and indigestion.
Directions for Use
Side Effects of FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Painful urination
- Skin Irritation
- Nausea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before taking FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE, inform your doctor about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not consume FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE unless recommended by the doctor. If you have a history of inflammation/swelling of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), let your doctor know. Patients with instances of abdominal bleeding must take a doctor’s advice before taking the drug. Another essential aspect to remember is that one should not abruptly stop, or alter the course of FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE without the professional approval of the doctor. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of fluids is recommended if you are suffering from indigestion.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE may interact with pain relievers (e.g. acetaminophen), anti-diabetic drugs (e.g. acarbose and miglitol), medicine used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (e.g. theophylline), medicine is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (e.g. digoxin), a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics (e.g. silver sulfadiazine), and medicine used an antiseptic and antifungal agent (e.g. thimerosal).
Drug-Food Interaction: Consumption of alcohol should be avoided. Consumption of alcohol makes the stomach produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Patients with instances of abdominal bleeding must take a doctor’s advice before taking FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE. Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on how FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE affects pregnancy. FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unclear if FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE is excreted into the breast milk while used by a breastfeeding mother. It is better to consult your doctor before taking FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionFUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE usually does not impact your ability to drive or operate machinery capability.
Liver
safe if prescribedFUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE does not have any reported interaction. In case you experience any difficulty, discuss it with your doctor.
Kidney
safe if prescribedFUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE does not have any reported interaction. In case you experience any difficulty, discuss it with your doctor.
Children
safe if prescribedYour doctor will decide the dose based on your child’s age and body weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Please take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
- Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas to aid digestion.
- Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with FUNGAL DIASTASE+PAPAIN+SIMETHICONE as it can make you dehydrated and increase acidity.
- Avoid overeating, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations that can burden your stomach.
- Eating small meals at regular intervals so that the stomach does not have to work as hard or as long.
- Smoking can irritate the stomach lining. Hence, please avoid it.
- Sleep with your head elevated (at least 6 inches) above your feet, and use pillows. This helps digestive juices flow into the intestines rather than the oesophagus.
Special Advise
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dyspepsia (indigestion): Indigestion is the inability to digest the food associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.
Heartburn: Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest, behind the breastbone. It happens when stomach acid flows back up your oesophagus.
Flatulence: Flatulence or Gas is the movement of gas from the digestive system through the back passage.
