The digestive system in the human body is a complex mechanism for processing consumed food products into microparticles, which are absorbed into the bloodstream and saturate the cells of the whole body with the necessary mineral and vitamin substances. They, in turn, participate not only in the growth and development of cells of various vital organs, but also give energy to the whole body. Therefore, it is quite obvious why it is so important if you have problems with the digestion of food to come to the aid of your body. In the arsenal of doctors there are a lot of different medicines intended for the treatment and maintenance of digestion. Among them, the last place is occupied by the so-called enzyme preparations, such as Panzinorm tablets. Analogues of this medication, instructions for use, as well as reviews will be considered in this article.
The purpose of the drug "Panzinorm"
The instructions for use of these tablets give clear instructions under which conditions such therapy should be carried out. Specialists identify two main reasons:
- Insufficiency of the secretory function of the pancreas.
- Violation of the assimilation of food.
Such conditions are explained by a number of pathologies:
- cystic fibrosis;
- dyspepsia;
- pancreatitis
- flatulence;
- Remkheld's syndrome;
- pancreatectomy;
- intestinal infections;
- chronic diseases of the liver and bile ducts;
- conditions after resection of the small intestine and stomach.
The composition and effect of enzyme drugs
Preparations such as Festal, Creon, Panzinorm, Pancreatin, and Mezim are complex enzyme preparations. The peculiarity of the Panzinorm dragee is that the main ingredients have special shells:
- under the first, soluble layer are amino acids and an extract of the gastric mucosa, which stimulate the production of their own secret;
- the second acid-resistant membrane contains pancreatin and bile extract, which are released in the duodenum and help the body absorb fats, proteins and carbohydrates.
Thus, the Panzinorm medicine, reviews of which are so good, has not only a substitute, but also a stimulating effect. The active components of bile and pancreas are included in all enzyme preparations. Such a course of therapy improves the functional state of the entire gastrointestinal tract and normalizes digestion in general.
It is worth noting that the Panzinorm Forte 20000 drug will have a stronger effect (its analogues are the Macrozym Forte and Festal medicine). These funds are characterized by higher activity of the main components of the drug, which are released directly in the intestine.
Indications for use
The drug "Penzinorm", analogues of which are easy to find in any pharmacy, can be consumed throughout the course of therapy or taken as an ambulance. Enzyme preparations can be prescribed in the following cases:
- As a replacement therapy in case of insufficient production of own enzymes of the pancreas, intestines, liver, stomach and gall bladder. And also with chronic diseases of these organs and in old age.
- As a maintenance therapy for better digestion of food during normal gastrointestinal tract and poor nutrition. With the use of spicy, fatty foods and with overeating.
- As preparatory therapy before radiological examinations of abdominal organs.
- The drug can be taken once as an ambulance for overeating or heaviness in the stomach after eating heavy food.
Methods of taking the drug "Panzinorm"
How to drink Panzinorm and Panzinorm Fort tablets? Instructions for use contain the following recommendations regarding dosages and frequency of use.
They take pills and capsules with food or a light snack, swallowing the medicine whole. Chewing is strictly forbidden, since the product has special membranes that contribute to the release of active components directly in the stomach and intestines.
Capsules "Panzinorm 10000" for adults are prescribed 2 pieces three times a day during the main meal and 1 capsule during a snack. The maximum quantity is 15 pieces per day.
Children over the age of three are advised to take the medicine in the same amount as adults.
The duration of therapy can vary from a single dose to several months, depending on the condition of the patient and the diagnosis.
Panzinorm Forte tablets (reviews indicate a positive result of admission) are prescribed in the same dosage, however, it should be remembered that they are more active, therefore it is necessary to resort to their help only in cases when it is necessary to increase the number of enzymes.
Panzinorm drug release forms and analogues
The Panzinorm medicine is available in tablets of 20,000 PIECES of Ph.Eur and capsules of 10,000 PIECES of Ph.Eur, hence the digital value in the name of the drug.
Capsules consist of a hard gelatin opaque body and a white lid with beige-brown pallets inside.
The tablets are round biconvex and white or light gray in color.
Capsules "Panzinorm 10000" can be replaced with tablets "Creon 10000". The compositions and effects of these drugs are almost identical, and therefore interchangeable.
How to replace Panzinorm 20000? Instructions for use with these tablets say that they contain 20,000 units of Ph.Eur, and therefore you need to choose the appropriate dosage of lipase as part of an enzyme preparation or drink two tablets of the Mezim, Pancreatin or Festal preparation. Means “Makrasim 10000” can also be considered a worthy analogue. Also, as a replacement, you can choose drugs marked "Forte", in which the main components have a higher activity.
Analog: capsules "Creon"
The drug "Creon" will make a worthy replacement for the drug "Panzinorm." Analogs of this class belong to complex enzyme preparations, which have a larger list of active components similar to the own secret of the stomach and intestines. Capsules are available at a dosage of 10,000, 25,000, 40,000 units of Ph.Eur.
The total single dose is determined by the attending physician individually based on the general condition of the patient and the diagnosis. Experts recommend taking 1/2 or 1/3 of the total dosage before meals, and the remainder during (for best results). Capsules "Creon" can be used both for the treatment of adults and children.
Analogue: Pancreatin tablets
These pills are one of the cheapest substitutes for the Panzinorm medicine. Analogs of this kind are not always the best option, since a significant part of the substance is already dissolved in the stomach, and the concentration of active components in Pancreatin tablets is already lower than in Panzinorm capsules. In addition, the list of enzymes in the composition is much smaller, and therefore the Pancreatin tablets simply cannot compete with a more saturated and effective composition.
Usually adults take "Pancreatinum" in 2-3 tablets, without chewing, during a meal. For children, the dosage is determined by the doctor individually.
Analog: Mezim Forte tablets
The Mezim Forte drug, like Pancreatin tablets, is an inexpensive analogue. This is an excellent tool for relieving bloating, heaviness in the stomach with improper digestion and overeating. However, the doctor is unlikely to prescribe this medication for the treatment of more serious diseases. Its use is more suitable for single use as an ambulance.
The following recommended doses are described in the instructions for this medicine:
- for adults, 1-2 tablets before meals and 1-4 tablets with meals;
- for children, the dosage is selected individually.
Enzyme Reviews
Digestion problems were encountered by every adult, and every second child was diagnosed with various gastrointestinal disorders. Therefore, a huge number of people of different ages resorted to the use of enzyme preparations, such as Mezim or Panzinorm tablets. Patient reviews confirm the positive effect of replacement or maintenance therapy.
Doctors also note an improvement in the pancreas immediately after the start of treatment, because enzyme medicines are designed not only to help digest food, but also to restore the production of their own secretions of the stomach and intestines.
Many parents give a positive assessment to the Panzinorm and Creon preparations, which are prescribed as maintenance therapy during the period of increasing acetone in children, when the digestive system works especially poorly.
Side effects and contraindications
Like all medicines, enzyme medicines have a number of contraindications and side effects. The drug is not prescribed in the following conditions:
- porcine protein intolerance;
- individual sensitivity to certain components;
- acute pancreatitis or exacerbation of chronic;
- children under 15 years old with a diagnosis of c.
As a rule, Panzinorm, Panzinorm forte preparations, analogues of these drugs do not cause any undesirable consequences, however, cases of side effects were recorded:
- with intolerance to the individual components, allergic reactions may appear;
- large doses of the drug can cause even greater gastrointestinal upset.
With extreme caution, the drug should be prescribed to patients with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Overdose and special instructions
As a rule, an overdose of enzyme drugs does not cause systemic intoxication. The Panzinorm 10000 preparation is no exception. Analogues of this medication can also cause only minor discomfort with the following symptoms:
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- vomiting
- perianal irritation;
- hyperuricosuria and hyperuricemia.
With such manifestations, you should immediately seek medical help. Specialists in this case carry out symptomatic treatment, hydration and, of course, cancel the medicine.
With caution, you should take enzymes while carrying and feeding the baby.
In order for the Panzinorm preparation (including analogues) to maintain its medicinal properties throughout the expiration date, the necessary conditions should be provided for its storage: air temperature - not higher than 25 degrees, a dry room and lack of sunlight.