Enzystal

Drug name: Enzystal

Active Ingredients:

bile extract and hemicellulase,
lipase,
pancreatin(amylase, protease)

Therapeutic actions: Enzystal is a combine medication that belongs to enzymatic agents. Enzystal contains a mixture of digestive enzymes that improve digestive processes. Digestive enzymes(lipase, amylase, protease) improve the digesting of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates and ,thus, contributes to their full absorption in the bowel. Bile extract acts as choleretic agent, contributes to lipids emulsification, increases lipase activity, improves the absorption of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins A, E, K. Enzyme hemicellulase contributes to breakdown of dietary fibre. Enzystal improves function condition of gastrointestinal tract and normalizes digestion.

Indications:
Enzystal is used as replacement therapy in insufficient activity of pancreatic gland in the following conditions:

Mucoviscidosis
Chronic pancreatitis
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic cancer
Ductal obstruction caused by newgrowth
Schwachman syndrome
Elderly age

As symptomatic treatment in the following conditions:

Condition after cholecystectomy
Limited stomach resection
Total gastrectomy
Duodeno- and gastrostasis
Biliary obstruction
Cholangiolitic hepatitis
Liver cirrhosis
Excessive bacterial growth in the intestine
Steatorea in malabsorption syndrome

Contraindications and cautions:
Ezystal should not be used in the following conditions:

Increased individual hypersensitivity
Acute pancreatitis
Aggravation of chronic pancreatitis
Patients with suspect appendicitis
Enzystal should be used only after the consultation with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Enzystal tablets should not be chewed, 'cause digestive enzymes are inactivated in the stomach.
High dosages of Enzystal may cause constipation, painful sensation in the mouth in children.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Enzystal will experience it or any other.

Digestive system: nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
Allergic reaction: sneezing, hives, bronchospasm.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Enzystal, please read the information provided with Enzystal or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Enzystal. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Cimetidine and antacids enhance the effect of Enzystal.
In simultaneous use Enzystal reduces bioavailability of iron medications.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Enzystal with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.