Fungal Diastase+pepsin
About Fungal Diastase+pepsin
Fungal Diastase+pepsin is a digestive aid primarily used to treat digestive disorders. It is also an appetite stimulant (increases hunger) that effectively treats acid indigestion (heartburn), flatulence (gas), epigastric distress (upper abdominal pain), and eructation (burping). Fungal Diastase+pepsin can also be used to relieve other digestive disorders, such as pancreatic insufficiency (inability to produce pancreatic enzymes) and abdominal discomfort. Indigestion is the inability to digest complex forms of food, associated with a sour stomach, gas formation, and mild pain/discomfort in the stomach.
Fungal Diastase+pepsin contains two digestive enzymes, namely: Fungal diastase and Pepsin. Fungal diastase is a starch-hydrolysing enzyme that breaks down complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides, i.e. starch) into simple carbohydrates (monosaccharides, i.e. simple sugars). It promotes digestion in cases of chronic illness, stomach fullness, flatulence, and indigestion. On the other hand, Pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme that helps break down larger protein molecules into smaller units of protein (amino acids). Thus, Fungal Diastase+pepsin treats digestive disorders and gastric problems.
Please take Fungal Diastase+pepsin in the dose and duration advised by your doctor based on your medical condition. Fungal Diastase+pepsin is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like abdominal pain, feeling of sickness, skin rash, stomach upset, diarrhoea, painful urination, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, if they occur, please seek medical attention.
Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines, herbal supplements, or vitamins before taking Fungal Diastase+pepsin. Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to pork protein before starting Fungal Diastase+pepsin. If you have a history of inflammation/swelling of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), let your doctor know about it. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of fluids is recommended if you are suffering from indigestion. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Fungal Diastase+pepsin with proper consultation and caution.
Uses of Fungal Diastase+pepsin
• Aids in restoring proper digestion and improving appetite.
• Helps relieve symptoms such as acid indigestion (heartburn), flatulence (gas), epigastric distress (upper abdominal pain), and eructation (burping).
• Serves as an effective digestive supplement.
• Facilitates the breakdown of starches, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. • Supports the maintenance of healthy microbial flora in the gut.
Medicinal Benefits
Fungal Diastase+pepsin helps alleviate digestive disorders such as indigestion, heartburn, gas, and abdominal discomfort. It contains two digestive enzymes, namely: Fungal diastase and Pepsin. Fungal diastase is a starch-hydrolysing or amylolytic enzyme that breaks down the starch into simple sugars (maltose) for easy digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting) that breaks down larger protein molecules into smaller proteins (amino acids). Thus, Fungal Diastase+pepsin promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins and helps absorb the intestine's essential nutrients.
Directions for Use
- Fungal Diastase+pepsin can be taken after meals or as directed by your physician.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Fungal Diastase+pepsin as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
Storage
Side Effects of Fungal Diastase+pepsin
- Abdominal pain
- Feeling of sickness
- Skin rash
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Painful urination
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Drug Warnings
If you have a history of pancreas swelling, inflammation, (including acute pancreatitis), please inform your doctor about this before starting Fungal Diastase+pepsin. Sleeping with your head elevated (at least 6 inches) above your feet can decrease the acid reflux symptoms. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of fluids is recommended if you are suffering from indigestion. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Fungal Diastase+pepsin with proper consultation and caution. Alcohol consumption and smoking can make the stomach produce more acid, leading to heartburn, so avoid their use during treatment.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Fungal Diastase+pepsin may interact with anti-diabetic drugs (acarbose and miglitol).
Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Fungal Diastase+pepsin should be cautiously administered when you have any liver or kidney diseases, diabetes, or swelling/inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Fungal Diastase+pepsin. Alcohol consumption causes the stomach to produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on how the Fungal Diastase+pepsin affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting Fungal Diastase+pepsin.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unclear if Fungal Diastase+pepsin is excreted into the breast milk while used by a breastfeeding mother. It is better to consult your doctor before taking Fungal Diastase+pepsin if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safeDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience any discomfort while using Fungal Diastase+pepsin until you feel better.
Liver
cautionFungal Diastase+pepsin should be taken with caution if you have liver problems. Please consult your doctor for the safe use of Fungal Diastase+pepsin.
Kidney
cautionFungal Diastase+pepsin should be taken with caution if you have kidney problems. Please consult your doctor for the safe use of Fungal Diastase+pepsin.
Children
consult your doctorYour 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+pepsin 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; therefore, please refrain from it.
- Sleep with your head elevated (at least 6 inches) above your feet, and use pillows. This helps digestive juices to flow into the intestines rather than to the oesophagus.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dyspepsia (indigestion): Indigestion is the inability to digest food that is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, burning sensation in the stomach, gas, and belching.
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 characterized by a deficiency of pancreatic enzymes to break down food in the intestine.
FAQs
Fungal Diastase+pepsin is used to treat digestive disorders. It is also an appetite stimulant (increases hunger) that effectively treats acid indigestion (heartburn), flatulence (gas), epigastric distress (upper abdominal pain), and eructation (burping). Fungal Diastase+pepsin can also be used to relieve other digestive disorders, such as pancreatic insufficiency (inability to produce pancreatic enzymes) and abdominal discomfort.
Fungal Diastase+pepsin contains fungal diastase and Pepsin. Fungal 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, Fungal Diastase+pepsin promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins and helps absorb the essential nutrients in the intestine.
Please inform your doctor if you have a history of allergic reactions to medications and a history of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) before starting Fungal Diastase+pepsin.
Do not stop using Fungal 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.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Fungal Diastase+pepsin. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you experience severe diarrhoea, please consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
