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Pankreoflat Tablet

Manufactured byABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
ContainsPancreatin (170 mg) + Simethicone (80 mg)
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Description

Pankreoflat Tablet is a combination medicine which may be used to reduce excessive gas in the stomach and relieve the symptoms of stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, and flatulence. It is also used to treat indigestion or discomfort in the stomach and make digestion easier.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Pankreoflat Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Pankreoflat Tablet

Diarrhea

Nausea and Vomiting

Constipation

Dry mouth

Chills

Uses of Pankreoflat Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Flatulence

This medicine may be used to relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, and flatulence associated with excessive gas in the stomach.

Indigestion

This medicine may be used to treat indigestion or discomfort in the stomach and make digestion easier.

Loss of appetite

This medicine may be used in the treatment of poor appetite or appetite loss conditions.

Functional gastric disorder

This medicine may be used to relieve symptoms such as belching, abdominal pain, bloating, stomach distention, etc. associated with functional gastric disorders.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of this medicine can be observed immediately after administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    This medicine remains active in the body for up to 3 to 4 hours after administration.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to simethicone, pancreatin, or any other inactive ingredient present along with the formulation.

Gastrectomy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who had a gastrectomy (partial or total surgical removal of the stomach).

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Other uses

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised to inform the doctor about all the current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

This medicine is usually taken on an as-needed basis. If you are on a scheduled dosing regimen, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Levothyroxine

Liothyronine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This medicine is usually taken on an as-needed basis. You are advised to take this medicine after meals and at bedtime for the best effect. Do not take in larger amounts than advised or prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.

Miscelleneous

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Pancreatin aids in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in the diet. Simethicone reduces excessive gas in the stomach and relieves symptoms such as loss of appetite, bloating, acid indigestion, stomach fullness, flatulence.

Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Miscellaneous GI agents, Antiflatulent, Digestive enzymes

Schedule

OTC

Pankreometh Tablets [Internet]. Bionova.co.in. 2018 [cited 2 November 2018]. Available from:

http://www.bionova.co.in/pankreometh-tablet.html

Phazyme [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 10 January 2018]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6433516

Simethicone - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 10 January 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09512

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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Aug 2019

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