Quite a lot of people know which Mezima analogue exists in the modern pharmacological market. For those who do not own this information, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with it in our article.
The drug "Mezim": instructions for use, analogues of the drug
Mezim is an enzyme that promotes the digestion of food. This drug has proteolytic, amylolytic and lipolytic properties. In other words, Mezim is able to quickly break down proteins into amino acids, decompose starch to oligosaccharides and maltose, and fats to glycerol and fatty acids.
The active substance of this drug is pancreatin, which is an animal pancreas enzyme. Reception of “Mezima” allows a person to make up for the lack of their own substances, due to which the food entering the stomach is better digested.
A special shell protects the enzymes from the damaging effects of gastric juice, thereby allowing them to reach the small intestine, where they are released. The maximum activity of the drug is usually observed approximately 40 minutes after oral administration. By the way, it is recommended to use Mezim tablets during or immediately after a meal in the amount of 2-3 pieces.
Many are wondering if there is a cheap analogue of Mezim. To begin with, we note that analogues are almost identical drugs that contain pancreatin and produce a similar pharmacological effect. These medications include the following:
- "Creon";
- Gastenorm forte;
- "Festal";
- Hermitage
- "Biozyme";
- Pancreatin.
To understand how the analogue of Mezima differs from an imported medication, we will talk about each of them in more detail.
The drug "Creon"
Like Mezim, Creon is an enzyme that improves digestion. Pancreatic substances that make up the drug presented facilitate the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, which ultimately leads to their complete absorption.
It should be noted that the drug "Creon" is available in capsules that contain mini-microspheres. Such a medicine is enteric coated. Once in the stomach, its outer layer breaks down, thereby releasing hundreds of enzyme balls. After taking 1-2 capsules, the mini-microspheres are mixed with the contents of the intestine, which facilitates the digestion of food.
Of course, such an analogue of Mezima cannot be called cheaper, since its cost varies between 270-290 Russian rubles per 20 capsules.
The drug "Gastenorm forte"
The presented preparation in a similar way compensates for the insufficiency of the external secretory function of the pancreas. The Gastenorm forte preparation contains amylase, lipase and protease enzymes that facilitate the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Take this remedy while eating 1-4 tablets (single or whole course).
At the price category, the Gastenorm forte drug is practically not inferior to its counterpart, Mezim, because its cost is about the same (60-90 Russian rubles for 20 tablets).
The drug "Festal"
In addition to the fact that the Festal enzyme preparation is able to compensate for pancreatic insufficiency, it regulates the bile excretory functions of the liver, promotes better digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and also breaks down plant fiber and reduces flatulence in the intestines.
Due to the fact that this drug includes bile bile extract in its composition, it is often prescribed to people with liver problems and biliary tract pathologies.
The drug "Hermital"
It contains the standard active pancreatin, which was obtained from the pancreas of animals. After administration, the product improves digestion and the
functional state of the digestive tract.
The release form of this drug (capsule) provides the complete release of microtablets in the stomach with their subsequent mixing with the contents of the intestine and chyme. It should be especially noted that pancreatic enzymes, which are part of the Hermital preparation, are not absorbed into the blood.
The recommended dose of this drug is 2-4 capsules during a single meal. If necessary, the amount of medication taken can be increased. However, an increase in dose should be under the strict supervision of the attending physician. It is advisable to swallow the capsules whole (do not chew) with a sufficient amount of water. If swallowing is difficult, they are allowed to be opened and added to liquid or porridge-like food.
The drug "Biozim"
What can replace the Mezim Forte medication? Analogs of this drug (however, like the original itself) contain not only a standard set of enzymes. For example, “Biozim”, in addition to components of animal origin, also includes plant elements such as licorice, ginger, etc. Thanks to this, a high activity of the drug is achieved even after a single dose. It is worth noting that this tool is capable of not only filling the deficiency of pancreatic enzymes, but also normalizing
blood viscosity, its microcirculation, as well as improving the supply of tissues with nutrients and nutrients.
As you know, the drug "Biozim" is actively used to treat the following diseases:
- thrombophlebitis;
- obliterating endarteritis;
- secondary lymphatic edema;
- vasculitis;
- cystitis;
- genitourinary tract inflammation;
- prostatitis;
- extraarticular rheumatism;
- sinusitis;
- bronchitis, etc.
The drug "Pancreatin"
This is perhaps the cheapest analogue of Mezim. After all, for 60 tablets of this drug you will have to give only 30-40 Russian rubles. But judging by numerous reviews, such cheapness does not affect the quality of this tool. It also contains pancreatic enzymes such as amylases, lipases and proteases, which can facilitate and improve the digestion of fats, carbohydrates and proteins, and then contribute to their full absorption in the small intestine.
Take this medication in exactly the same way as Mezim. The analogue ("Pancreatin") begins to act half an hour after taking a plentiful and fatty meal. If necessary, such tablets are prescribed for the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract.