The fast pace of life and the difficulties associated with it primarily affect health. Improper diet, lack of nutrients in the diet invariably affect the state of the digestive tract, causing corresponding problems. To solve some of them, experts recommend the drug "Festal". Indications for use of this medication allow its use in a variety of pathologies. But for it to have the desired effect on the body, it is worth following the recommendations for its use.
Composition and principle of action
Festal tablets are dragees of white color, the contents of which are hidden by a protective film. The medicine has a pleasant aroma of vanilla. The main components of the tool include:
- pancreatin;
- lipase;
- protease;
- amylase.
All these components are combined into a single whole with the addition of saline. When purchasing a drug in a pharmacy, you should pay attention to the correct packaging and its integrity. This drug is available in strips of 10 tablets, packed in foil. In addition, the "Festal" includes bovine bile. This component helps patients with malabsorption of fats.
To verify the proper quality of the drug, you can additionally ask for a certificate. Only a medicine made in India contains the very composition that will ensure a speedy recovery.
According to the instructions, "Festal" has a beneficial effect on the pancreas and liver. In the first case, it normalizes the secretion of the organ, and in the second it promotes the release of a sufficient amount of bile into the body. Due to the lipase included in its composition, the emulsification and absorption of fats in the tissue increases.
Festal: indications for use
The special composition and amount of active substances determine the properties of the drug. Thanks to them, "Festal" is indicated for use in the following pathologies:
- insufficient pancreatic secretion;
- pancreatitis, chronic cystic fibrosis;
- problems with the stomach, liver, gall bladder, intestines in chronic and dystrophic manifestations;
- increased load on the digestive tract due to overeating;
- restoration of the stomach or intestines after resection or irradiation;
- removal of the effects of poisoning.
A wide range of prescriptions is due to the mild, restorative effect of the drug. It rarely causes side effects and is well tolerated by patients.
"Festal": instructions for use
It is recommended that you take this medication during or after meals with a small amount of water. For treatment, adults will need a dosage of 1-2 tablets three times a day. If symptoms appear in an overly active form, the doctor may allow an increase in the amount of the drug taken.
Depending on the particular course of the disease, the course of treatment can be calculated in the number of days or months. Sometimes taking the drug is required for life. Due to the small number of negative consequences, this option does not cause serious harm with prolonged use of "Festal".
Indications for use determine the possibility of its use before an ultrasound or X-ray performed in the gastrointestinal tract. For this, before the diagnosis, the medication is prescribed to take 2 tablets three times a day for a period of 2-3 days. After which the doctor can see the real state of the internal organs.
When prescribing a remedy to a pregnant or lactating woman, the risk to the fetus or baby is first assessed. If it does not exceed the expected benefit to the mother's body, the drug is acceptable for use.
Contraindications
With a large number of useful properties, there are a number of ailments that exclude its use:
- although it is allowed to use the drug in chronic pancreatitis, it is strictly forbidden to take it in the acute course of the disease or with exacerbation in a chronic form;
- it is worth replacing Festal with analogues for pathological changes in the liver, hepatitis or empyema of the gallbladder ;
- treatment with "Festal" in case of intestinal obstruction is unacceptable;
- its use is contraindicated in the manifestation of signs of obstructive jaundice or severe liver dysfunction.
Since all these diseases do not imply an independent, home treatment, the attending physician will make sure that in all these cases an optimal therapeutic complex is prescribed.
Possible side effects and signs of overdose
Although the composition of Festal is quite safe for the body and can cause a minimum number of adverse reactions, in some cases they are still observed:
- pain in the epigastric region;
- diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting;
- decreased synthesis of bile acids;
- a decrease in the concentration of uric acid in the blood;
- hyperuricosuria;
- manifestation of signs of allergies.
In all of these cases, immediate medical attention is required. This is especially necessary for an allergic reaction, since this phenomenon involves not only a change and itching of the skin, but also Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock. In this case, the antiallergenic drug is administered intravenously, and the patient is hospitalized for several days.
It is worth being extremely careful when using “Festal” indications together with antibiotics and preparations containing iron. Such a combination may upset the balance of optimal absorption of drugs. When Festal is simultaneously ingested with preparations containing calcium, calcium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide, the effectiveness of the first agent is significantly reduced.
Cases of overdose in medical practice are extremely rare. But with the manifestation of its signs, it is worth using an absorbent. Or do a few cleansing enemas, followed by hospitalization. The main measure of protection against such a problem is the storage of medicines as far as possible from young children, who most often suffer from an overdose.
Analogues of the drug
There are many pancreatin-based enzyme preparations on sale. If necessary, the doctor can recommend the following Festal analogues to the patient:
- Mezim Forte.
- Pancreatin
- Microzyme.
- Creon.
- Enzystal.
But it is worth remembering that all these funds also have their own list of indications and limitations. Therefore, appointing them yourself is not worth it.
Consumer Reviews
This drug is an excellent remedy for many problems in the digestive system. But the effectiveness and safety of its use depend on the patient's actions in accordance with the instructions. Reading reviews of the "Festal", you can pay attention to the positive effect in most cases from the treatment. The action of the drug occurs quickly enough. The tool is useful for short and long courses of therapy, for complex pathologies or for relieving simple gravity in the stomach after overeating.