Fungal Diastase+pepsin
About
Fungal Diastase+pepsin is a digestive aid primarily used to treat digestive disorders. It is also an appetite stimulant (increases hunger) that effectively treats acid indigestion (heartburn), flatulence (gas), epigastric distress (upper abdominal pain), and eructation (burping). Fungal Diastase+pepsin can also be used to relieve other digestive disorders like pancreatic insufficiency (inability to produce pancreatic enzymes) and abdominal discomfort. Indigestion is the inability to digest the complex form of food associated with a sour stomach, gas formation with mild pain/discomfort in the stomach.
Fungal Diastase+pepsin contains two digestive enzymes, namely: Fungal diastase and Pepsin. Fungal diastase is a starch hydrolysing enzyme that breaks down complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides, i.e. starch) into simple carbohydrates (monosaccharides, i.e. simple sugar). It promotes digestion in cases of chronic illness, stomach fullness, flatulence, and indigestion. On the other hand, Pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme that helps break down larger protein molecules into smaller units of protein (amino acids). Thus together, Fungal Diastase+pepsin treats digestive disorders and gastric problems.
Please take Fungal Diastase+pepsin in the dose and duration advised by your doctor based on your medical condition. Fungal Diastase+pepsin is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like abdominal pain, feeling of sickness, skin rash, stomach upset, diarrhoea, painful urination, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, if they occur, please seek medical attention.
Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines, herbal or vitamin supplements before you take Fungal Diastase+pepsin. Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to pork protein before starting Fungal Diastase+pepsin. If you 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 are suffering from indigestion. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Fungal Diastase+pepsin with proper consultation and caution.
Uses of Fungal Diastase+pepsin
Medicinal Benefits
Fungal Diastase+pepsin helps in relieving digestive disorders like indigestion, heartburn, gas, and abdominal discomfort. It contains two digestive enzymes, namely: Fungal diastase and Pepsin. Fungal diastase is a starch hydrolysing or amylolytic enzyme that breaks down the starch into simple sugars (maltose) for easy digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting) that breaks down larger protein molecules into smaller proteins (amino acids). Thus, Fungal Diastase+pepsin promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins and helps absorb the intestine's essential nutrients.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Fungal Diastase+pepsin
- Abdominal pain
- Feeling of sickness
- Skin rash
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Painful urination
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Vomiting
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you have a history of swelling/inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), let your doctor know about it before starting Fungal Diastase+pepsin. Sleep with your head elevated (at least 6 inches) above your feet can decrease the acid reflux symptoms. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of fluids is recommended if you are suffering from indigestion. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Fungal Diastase+pepsin with proper consultation and caution. Alcohol consumption and smoking can make the stomach produce more acid, leading to heartburn, so avoid its usage during treatment.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Fungal Diastase+pepsin may interact with anti-diabetic drugs (acarbose and miglitol).
Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Fungal Diastase+pepsin should be cautiously administered when you have any liver or kidney diseases, diabetes, and swelling/inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Fungal Diastase+pepsin. Alcohol consumption makes the stomach to produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on how the Fungal Diastase+pepsin affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Fungal Diastase+pepsin.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unclear if Fungal Diastase+pepsin is excreted into the breast milk while used by a breastfeeding mother. It is better to consult your doctor before taking Fungal Diastase+pepsin if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
not applicableDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience any discomfort while using Fungal Diastase+pepsin until you feel better.
Liver
cautionPlease take Fungal Diastase+pepsin with caution and doctor's advice if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.
Kidney
cautionPlease take Fungal Diastase+pepsin with caution and 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 bodyweight.
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 intake of alcoholic beverages with Fungal Diastase+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.
- 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.
Eructation: Also known as belching or burping. It releases gas from the upper digestive tract (oesophagus and stomach) through the mouth.
Pancreatic Insufficiency: It is a digestive disorder characterized by a deficiency of pancreatic enzymes to break down food in the intestine.
FAQs
Fungal Diastase+pepsin contains fungal diastase and Pepsin. Fungal diastase is a starch hydrolysing or amylolytic enzyme that breaks down the starch into simple sugars (maltose). Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting) that breaks down larger protein molecules into smaller peptides (a short chain of amino acids). Collectively, Fungal Diastase+pepsin promotes the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins and helps absorb the essential nutrients in the intestine.
Please let your doctor know if you have a history of allergic reactions to medicines, and inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) before starting Fungal Diastase+pepsin.
Do not stop using Fungal Diastase+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.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Fungal Diastase+pepsin. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you experience severe diarrhoea, please consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
