We do not always eat right. Especially in large cities, where occasional snacks and food too heavy for the stomach are not a rare occurrence. Therefore, the body often malfunctions - bloating, heartburn, difficulties in digesting food often await us after a delicious dinner. Or dinner. Moreover, this happens even if we do not suffer from special diseases that affect the quality of digestion. In this case, it is possible to use special drugs that help improve the absorption of food, making this process easier for the stomach. One of them, Mezim, gained popularity thanks to its rather soft and effective action. It is achieved due to the presence in its composition of enzymes that normalize the process of assimilation of food and eliminate unpleasant consequences.
Mezim - instruction
Structure. 3500 PIECES of lipase, 4200 PIECES of amylase, 140 milligrams of pancreatin, 250 PIECES of protease.
Release form. Coated dragees in a standard package of 20 pieces. It is released without a prescription.
Mezim - instruction: action
Lipolytic, amylolytic, digestive enzyme. Promotes rapid improvement in digestion. Its main effect on the body is to fill the deficiency of enzymes in the pancreas. This makes it easier to digest proteins, carbohydrates and fats, as well as their absorption in the small intestine. Refers to enzyme preparations.
Mezim - indications for use
Chronic enterocolitis, gastritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis.
When preparing abdominal organs for ultrasound or x-ray examinations.
Flatulence, heartburn, bloating.
Improving digestion in people who have normal gastrointestinal function with poor nutrition (frequent consumption of too fatty foods, irregular food intake), as well as in case of violations of chewing function or a sedentary lifestyle.
Mezim may also be used without a doctor’s prescription for any irregular digestion or discomfort.
Mezim - instruction: dosage
Adults - one to three tablets during the day. They must be consumed before meals and washed down with a sufficiently large amount of water. When treating children, you must first consult a doctor.
The duration of the full course of treatment depends on the reason for using the drug. In case of digestive disorders, which occurred due to nutritional errors, it may be sufficient to continue treatment for several days. The use of the drug for several years is possible if long-term replacement therapy is necessary. This does not lead to negative consequences.
Mezim - contraindications
The drug is not recommended for use with intestinal obstruction, obstructive jaundice, acute pancreatitis, and individual intolerance of the components.
Possible manifestation of allergic reactions.
The use of the drug during lactation and pregnancy is possible in cases where the health benefits of the mother are higher than the possible risk to the baby. Since the possible effects on the fetus are not well understood, it is recommended that you consult a doctor before use.
Mezim - instructions: overdose
The consequences of taking too much of the medicine can be an increase in plasma levels of uric acid, as well as the development of hyperuricosuria.
Due to the fact that the drug contains only enzymes, serious consequences in case of an overdose were not noted.
Mezim - instructions: special instructions
Capsules or dragees are swallowed immediately, they are not recommended to chew. This is necessary, since the active enzymes contained in the preparation can cause irritation of the oral mucosa.
It is released without a prescription.
Storage in a dry place is recommended.