Diastase+pepsin+simethicone
About
Diastase+pepsin+simethicone is a digestive aid primarily used to treat digestive disorders. It effectively treats dyspepsia (indigestion), diarrhoea, colic pain in infants due to indigestion and poor appetite, flatulence (gas), and abdominal distention (bloating and swelling in the stomach area). Indigestion is the inability to digest food that is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.
Diastase+pepsin+simethicone contains Diastase, Pepsin, and Simethicone. Diastase is a starch hydrolysing enzyme that breaks down the starch into simple sugars for easy digestion of starch, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting) that breaks down larger protein molecules into smaller peptides (a short chain of amino acids). Simethicone 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 Diastase+pepsin+simethicone in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Diastase+pepsin+simethicone is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like chills, constipation, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, please seek medical attention if they occur persistently.
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 Diastase+pepsin+simethicone with proper consultation and caution. Diastase+pepsin+simethicone is recommended for children when the doctor has advised it.
Uses of Diastase+pepsin+simethicone
Medicinal Benefits
Diastase+pepsin+simethicone helps relieve digestive disorders and contains Diastase, Pepsin, and Simethicone. Diastase is a starch hydrolysing or amylolytic enzyme that breaks down the starch into simple sugars (maltose) to digest starch, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins easily. It is used to aid digestion in chronic illness, stomach fullness, and indigestion. Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting) that breaks down larger protein molecules into smaller peptides (a short chain of amino acids). Simethicone 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. Thus, Diastase+pepsin+simethicone promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins and helps absorb the essential nutrients in the intestine.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Diastase+pepsin+simethicone
- Constipation
- Chills
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines, herbal or vitamin supplements before taking Diastase+pepsin+simethicone. 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 Diastase+pepsin+simethicone with proper consultation and caution. Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, further leading to heartburn. 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: Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, further leading to heartburn.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases, diabetes, and swelling/inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Diastase+pepsin+simethicone. Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, further leading to heartburn.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting Diastase+pepsin+simethicone.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown if Diastase+pepsin+simethicone is excreted into the breast milk while used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Diastase+pepsin+simethicone if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
not applicableDiastase+pepsin+simethicone does not generally affect your ability to drive.
Liver
cautionPlease take Diastase+pepsin+simethicone with caution and as per the doctor's advice if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.
Kidney
cautionPlease take Diastase+pepsin+simethicone with caution and, as per 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 fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas to aid digestion.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages with Diastase+pepsin+simethicone 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.
- 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 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.
Colic: Colic is the intensive and uncontrollable crying in the babies for a prolonged period for no certain reason. Colicky babies usually have distended bellies, release gas, raise their legs to the chest, and bend or arch their backs.
Abdominal distention: It is the condition caused due to swelling of the abdomen, which is characterized due to air/gas or fluid collection.
FAQs
Diastase+pepsin+simethicone contains digestive enzymes. It relieves digestive disorders and promotes digestion by 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 Diastase+pepsin+simethicone.
Do not stop using Diastase+pepsin+simethicone even if you feel better until the doctor's advised course is finished. Your symptoms may improve, but the condition 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.
