Alpha Amylase+pepsin
About
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.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Alpha Amylase+pepsin
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines, herbal or vitamin supplements before taking Alpha Amylase+pepsin. If you have a history of swelling/inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), let your doctor know about it. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Alpha Amylase+pepsin with proper consultation and caution. Alcohol consumption may lead to stomach discomfort; hence it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Alpha Amylase+pepsin. Smoking can irritate the stomach lining; hence please avoid it.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Let your doctor know if you take any other medicines to check for possible interactions.
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake and avoid excess fatty foods that are hard to digest.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Alpha Amylase+pepsin should be cautiously used in case of liver or kidney diseases and swelling/inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is recommended to limit or avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Alpha Amylase+pepsin to prevent any stomach discomfort. For more information, please seek medical advice.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on how the Alpha Amylase+pepsin affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting Alpha Amylase+pepsin.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown if Alpha Amylase+pepsin is excreted into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Alpha Amylase+pepsin if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
not applicableUsually, Alpha Amylase+pepsin does not alter your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any discomfort while using Alpha Amylase+pepsin until you feel better.
Liver
cautionPlease take Alpha Amylase+pepsin with caution and the doctor's advice if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.
Kidney
cautionPlease take Alpha Amylase+pepsin with caution and the doctor's advice if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.
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 fiber-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas to aid digestion.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages with Alpha Amylase+pepsin as it can make you dehydrated and increase acidity.
- Avoid eating too much, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations that can burden your stomach.
- Eat small meals at regular intervals so that stomach does not have to work as hard or as long.
- Smoking can irritate the stomach lining; hence please avoid 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.
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.
