Trypsin Chymotrypsin
Description
Trypsin Chymotrypsin is a proteolytic (protein breaking) enzyme used to relieve the symptoms of pain, redness, and swelling caused by post-operative wounds, infected wounds, accidental injuries, etc. Chymothal Forte Tablet promotes quicker wound healing and lessens swelling by improving circulation.
Trypsin Chymotrypsin is generally safe for use and does not cause any side effects. Rarely, allergic reactions like itching on various parts of the body, shortness of breath, swelling of the lips or throat, shock, and loss of consciousness may occur with the use of Trypsin Chymotrypsin. It may also occasionally cause gastrointestinal problems.
Trypsin Chymotrypsin should be taken half an hour before food or as directed by your doctor. You should take Trypsin Chymotrypsin without crushing, damaging, or breaking it.
Trypsin Chymotrypsin is not recommended if you have liver or kidney problems or clotting disorders. You should also inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Trypsin Chymotrypsin
- Diarrhoea
- Shortness of breath
- Skin rash or itching
- Stomach pain
Uses of Trypsin Chymotrypsin
What is it prescribed for?
- Relief from pain and swelling
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionIt is not known clinically when the effects of Trypsin Chymotrypsin will be seen.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Trypsin Chymotrypsin remains active in the body is not clinically known.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported for Trypsin Chymotrypsin.
- Usage in pregnancy?There is limited information available in humans about the use of Trypsin Chymotrypsin during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine in pregnancy.
- Usage while breast-feeding?It is not known whether Trypsin Chymotrypsin passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine while you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid Trypsin Chymotrypsin if you have any allergies to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
There is limited information available in humans about the use of Trypsin Chymotrypsin during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine in pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Trypsin Chymotrypsin passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine while you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Alcohol
When you are taking Trypsin Chymotrypsin, avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose of Trypsin Chymotrypsin, take it as soon as you remember. If you miss a scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
You should not take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Trypsin Chymotrypsin.
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
Antibiotics
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Trypsin Chymotrypsin is most effective when you take it 30 minutes before a meal. Swallow the tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water.
Take Trypsin Chymotrypsin at a fixed interval and on a regular basis to maintain a certain amount of medicine in your body.
Take Trypsin Chymotrypsin according to your doctor's instruction. Do not stop taking Trypsin Chymotrypsin without consulting your doctor.
Consult your doctor before surgery if you are taking Trypsin Chymotrypsin as it may increase the risk of bleeding.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Trypsin Chymotrypsin is an enzyme that helps in digestion, reduces inflammation as well as promotes wound healing. Trypsin Chymotrypsin works by breaking down proteins thereby allowing them to be absorbed into the bloodstream. It also reduces the formation of substances that causes inflammation and improves blood flow to the wounded area. Thus, it decreases swelling, redness, pain and accelerates wound healing after an operation or an injury.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Digestive enzymes
Schedule
Schedule H
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Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Chymotrypsin. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 21 June 2021].
Information on this page was last updated on 26 Aug 2021
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