Alpha Amylase+pepsin
About Alpha Amylase+pepsin
Alpha Amylase+pepsin is a digestive aid primarily used to treat digestive disorders. It effectively treats dyspepsia (indigestion), loss of appetite, burping, flatulence (gas), and abdominal distention (bloating and swelling in the stomach area). Indigestion/dyspepsia is the inability to digest food that is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.
Alpha Amylase+pepsin contains Alpha-amylase and Pepsin. Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that works by breaking down or digesting proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It is used as a digestive aid in indigestion and stomach fullness problems. Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting) that breaks down larger protein molecules into smaller peptides (a short chain of amino acids).
Use Alpha Amylase+pepsin in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Alpha Amylase+pepsin is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, please seek medical attention if they occur.
If you or your child 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 suffer from indigestion. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Alpha Amylase+pepsin with proper consultation and caution. Alpha Amylase+pepsin is recommended for children only when the doctor has advised it.
Uses of Alpha Amylase+pepsin
Medicinal Benefits
Alpha Amylase+pepsin helps relieve digestive disorders and contains Alpha-amylase and Pepsin. Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that works by breaking down or digesting proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It is used as a digestive aid in indigestion and stomach fullness problems. Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting) that breaks down larger protein molecules into smaller peptides (a short chain of amino acids). It mimics the natural human pepsin enzyme and is used as a pancreatic enzyme replacement in pancreatic insufficiency. Thus, Alpha Amylase+pepsin promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins and helps absorb the essential nutrients in the intestine.
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Side Effects of Alpha Amylase+pepsin
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
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.
Flatulence: It is the build-up of gas in the digestive system that can lead to abdominal discomfort.
Abdominal distention: It is the condition caused due to swelling of the abdomen, which is characterized due to air/gas or fluid collection.
FAQs
Alpha Amylase+pepsin contains digestive enzymes, alpha amylase and pepsin. It relieves digestive disorders by promoting digestion and breaking down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into simpler forms.
Please let your doctor know if you have a history of allergic reactions to medicines, bleeding disorders, swallowing problems, and pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis) before starting Alpha Amylase+pepsin.
Do not stop using Alpha Amylase+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.
