Alpha Galactosidase
About
Alpha Galactosidase belongs to the 'digestive enzymes' class, which generally relieves flatulence, bloating, and belching. Flatulence is the movement of gas from the digestive system through the back passage. Bloating is the swelling or sensation of fullness in the belly caused by gas in the stomach and intestines. Belching is the expulsion of extra wind from the mouth into the stomach or upper intestine.
Alpha Galactosidase comprises Alpha Galactosidase. Alpha Galactosidase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into simple sugars to easily digest starch, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Thus it helps relieve the symptoms of flatulence, bloating, and belching.
Use Alpha Galactosidase in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Alpha Galactosidase is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, please seek medical attention if these effects occur.
Alpha Galactosidase is not suitable for all. Discuss your medical conditions and ongoing medications with your doctor to ensure that this medicine is safe for you. It should not be used for children unless recommended by a doctor. It is advisable not to consume alcoholic beverages while on treatment. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before taking Alpha Galactosidase.
Uses of Alpha Galactosidase
Medicinal Benefits
Alpha Galactosidase comprises Alpha Galactosidase. Alpha Galactosidase is included in Alpha Galactosidase. Alpha Galactosidase is a digestive enzyme that converts starch into simple sugars, allowing starch, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins to be readily digested. As the amount of enzyme diminishes with age or for any reason, these various nutrients are destroyed by intestinal bacteria, resulting in increased generation of intestinal gas, which causes pain and bloating.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Alpha Galactosidase
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before starting Alpha Galactosidase, inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing medication. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Alpha Galactosidase with proper consultation and caution. Drinking alcohol may increase bloating; hence please avoid it while taking this medicine. Alpha Galactosidase is recommended for children only when your doctor recommends it.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol consumption may increase bloating; hence please avoid it.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAlcohol consumption may result in increased bloating. Hence, avoiding alcohol while you are being treated with Alpha Galactosidase is recommended.
Pregnancy
cautionAlpha Galactosidase should be used during pregnancy only when suggested by a doctor. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, consult your doctor before using Alpha Galactosidase.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Alpha Galactosidase is excreted into the breast milk. If you are a breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Alpha Galactosidase.
Driving
cautionDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience discomfort while using Alpha Galactosidase until you feel better.
Liver
cautionInform your doctor before taking Alpha Galactosidase if you have a history of liver problems. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on your current liver condition.
Kidney
cautionInform your doctor before taking Alpha Galactosidase if you have a history of kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Children
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor. Your 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 fibre-rich foods to promote digestion.
- Avoid eating too much, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations that can burden your stomach.
- Eating small meals at regular intervals so the 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 flow into the intestines rather than the oesophagus.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Flatulence: Flatulence is the movement of gas from the digestive system through the back passage. It is caused due to overeating, swallowing more amount of air, smoking, and foods that cause excess gas, like beans, lentils, dairy products, and carbonated drinks. Symptoms include belching/burping, stomach cramps, increased abdomen size, and chest pain.
Bloating: Bloating is the swelling or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen due to gas in the stomach and intestines. Symptoms of bloating include stomach pain, discomfort, and gas. Bloating makes a person burp or belch. It is usually caused due to problem foods that produce more gas and lactose intolerance.
Belching: The discharge of excess wind from the mouth into the stomach or upper intestine is known as belching. The majority of belching is caused by swallowing too much air. This air rarely reaches the stomach and instead accumulates in the oesophagus.
FAQs
Alpha Galactosidase contains Alpha Galactosidase. It promotes digestion by breaking down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into simpler forms. Thus it helps relieve the symptoms of flatulence, bloating, and belching.
It is recommended not to take Alpha Galactosidase if you are allergic to any component present in it.
Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine while you are taking Alpha Galactosidase.
Do not stop using Alpha Galactosidase even if you feel better until your doctor says the course is finished. Your symptoms may improve, but the disease may not be cured completely.