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Efizyme Tablet

Manufactured byKINESIS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsPepsin (10 mg) + Fungal diastase (50 mg)
Description
Efizyme Tablet is a combination of Pepsin and Fungal diastase. It is used for the treatment of digestion problems like heartburn and indigestion and for stimulating the appetite. It is also used in people having pancreatic insufficiency, a condition where the pancreas is not able to produce digestive enzymes. Efizyme Tablet may cause nausea, vomiting, upset stomach and diarrhoea. Seek medical attention if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Efizyme Tablet can be taken with food. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity of the problem. Your doctor may advise you to take probiotics (live bacteria that provide health benefits when consumed) and plenty of fluids to prevent indigestion problems. Efizyme Tablet should be used with caution in individuals having pancreatitis. To make sure Efizyme Tablet is safe for you, share your entire medical and medication history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Efizyme Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Painful urination
  • Nausea and Vomiting

Uses of Efizyme Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Digestive disorders
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time Efizyme Tablet takes to show its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time for which Efizyme Tablet stays in your body is not known.
  • 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?
    Efizyme Tablet has no habit forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known whether Efizyme Tablet is safe to be used in pregnant women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    There is no clinical data available to know whether Efizyme Tablet is safe for use in breastfeeding women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

It is advisable to avoid taking Efizyme Tablet if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to painkillers or any other proteolytic enzymes. If any symptoms occur such as skin rash, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical treatment.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Efizyme Tablet is safe to be used in pregnant women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

There is no clinical data available to know whether Efizyme Tablet is safe for use in breastfeeding women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Diarrhoea

Efizyme Tablet may cause diarrhoea. Your doctor may advise you on a probiotic (live bacteria that provide health benefits when consumed) and prebiotics (food that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in your body) to prevent the chances of diarrhoea.

Missed Dose

If you missed a Efizyme Tablet dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose on time. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek an emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case you suspect an overdose of Efizyme Tablet.
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

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI's)

Metformin

Disease interactions

Acute pancreatitis

Efizyme Tablet should be used with caution in individuals having acute pancreatitis. It may worsen the condition of your pancreas.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Efizyme Tablet with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach. Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Use Efizyme Tablet with caution if you are having any pancreatic problems. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet in your mouth.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Efizyme Tablet is a combination of Pepsin and Fungal diastase. Pepsin helps in the digestion of proteins. Diastase helps in the digestion of carbohydrates and sugars.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Digestive enzymes

Schedule

OTC

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Fruton, J., Fujii, S. and Knappenberger, M., 1961. THE MECHANISM OF PEPSIN ACTION. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 47(6), pp.759-761.

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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Oct 2021

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