Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone
About Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone
Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone belongs to the class of 'digestive enzymes' primarily used to treat gas, bloating, and stomach pain. Gas is the build-up of air in the digestive tract. Bloating is the swelling or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen due to gas in the stomach and intestines.
Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone contains Alpha Galactosidase and Simethicone. Alpha Galactosidase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into simple sugars to easily digest starch, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Simethicone is an anti-gas (anti-flatulence) medicine that lowers the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.
Use Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone 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.
Let your doctor know if you have any medical history, including liver/kidney diseases, allergic reactions to medicines, diabetes, swallowing problems, frequent alcohol use, dehydration, and stomach disorders, before starting Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone with proper consultation and caution. Drinking alcohol may result in increased bloating; hence please avoid it while taking this medicine. Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone is recommended for children only when your doctor suggested it.
Uses of Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone
Medicinal Benefits
Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone contains Alpha Galactosidase and Simethicone. Alpha Galactosidase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into simple sugars to easily digest starch, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Simethicone is an anti-gas (anti-flatulence) medicine that lowers the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Drug Warnings
If you have a history of liver/kidney diseases, allergies to medicines, diabetes, swallowing problems, frequent alcohol use, dehydration, and stomach disorders, let your doctor know before starting Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone with proper consultation and caution. Drinking alcohol may result in increased bloating; hence please avoid it. Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone is recommended for children only when the doctor has suggested it. Store Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone away from direct sunlight and a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone may interact with hormones (levothyroxine), affecting its absorption.
Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol consumption may increase bloating; hence please avoid it.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney diseases, allergic reactions to medicines, diabetes, swallowing problems, frequent alcohol use, dehydration, and stomach disorders before starting Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone.
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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+simethicone is recommended.
Pregnancy
cautionAlpha Galactosidase+simethicone should be used during pregnancy only when suggested by a doctor. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy consult your doctor before starting the use of Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown if Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone is excreted into the breast milk or not. If you are a breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone.
Driving
safe if suggestedDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience discomfort while using Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone until you feel better.
Liver
cautionPlease take Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone with caution if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Kidney
cautionPlease take Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone with caution if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
cautionYour 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 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 flow into the intestines rather than the oesophagus.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Gas is the build-up of air in the digestive tract that leads to abdominal discomfort. 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 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.
FAQs
Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone contains Alpha Galactosidase and Simethicone. It promotes digestion by breaking down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into simpler forms. It further facilitates gas expulsion through belching/burping, thus treating gas and bloating.
Please let your doctor know if you have a history of liver/kidney diseases, allergic reactions to medicines, diabetes, swallowing problems, frequent alcohol use, dehydration, and stomach disorders before starting Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone.
Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone is used to treat gas and bloating. It includes a digestive enzyme that enhances the digestion process. However, your doctor may advise you to take other digestive medicines depending on your medical condition.
Do not stop using Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone 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.
Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone contains Simethicone, which can decrease the absorption of levothyroxine; hence it is advised to take the thyroid medication at least four hours before or after taking Alpha Galactosidase+simethicone. Please seek medical advice for more information.
