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Mezim forte user manual

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Mezim forte is an enzyme preparation that is prescribed to patients for the prevention and treatment of digestive disorders.

Form of formulation and composition of the preparation

Mezim forte is available in the form of tablets for oral use in a film coat of pink color with a specific odor. Tablets are packed in blisters of 20 pieces in a cardboard box, where the instruction is enclosed with a detailed description.
Each tablet contains pancreatin, which corresponds to the content of amylase, lipase, protease. In addition, the preparation includes a number of auxiliary components.

pharmachologic effect

Mezim forte is an enzyme preparation that compensates for the inadequacy of the pancreas and duodenal function.
Enzymes included in pancreatin - amylase, protease and lipase facilitate the process of digestion of food, help the digestion and digestion of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, thereby reducing the burden on the pancreas.

Indications for use

Tablets Mezim forte are prescribed to patients under the following conditions:
    Chronic pancreatic diseases associated with inadequate production of enzymes;
    Cystic fibrosis;
    Chronic inflammatory diseases of the stomach, gallbladder, intestines, caused by a violation of the process of digestion of food;
    Unbalanced monotonous diet, prevalence of dry food and fast food in the diet;
Mezim forte preparation is also prescribed to patients before preparation for radiographic examination of the abdominal organs.

Contraindications

Before using the drug, you should carefully study the instructions, as Mezim forte has some limitations and contraindications:
    Individual hypersensitivity to the constituents of the preparation;
    Exacerbation of pancreatitis or other chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
    Acute pancreatitis.

Method of administration and dosage regimen

The daily dose of this enzyme preparation is established by the doctor according to the results of analyzes and diagnostic studies, and also depending on the diagnosis and individual characteristics of the patient's body.
According to the instructions, adult patients are prescribed 1-2 tablets of the drug before meals or during meals 3 times a day. Tablets should be swallowed immediately without chewing.
Mezim preparation for patients under 12 years of age is prescribed by indications under the supervision of a doctor. The daily dose is set individually based on body weight, diagnosis and severity of disorders.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Tablets Mezim forte, if necessary, can be used to facilitate the process of digesting food to pregnant women.
If it is necessary to use the drug for women during the period of breastfeeding before the start of therapy, you should consult a doctor. During treatment with the drug, there is no need to interrupt lactation.

Adverse Events

If the prescribed dose is observed, the drug is well tolerated by patients. In persons with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, the following side effects may develop:
    Bloating, rumbling in the intestine;
    Pain in the stomach;
    A rapidly developing sense of hunger;
    Nausea;
    Violations of the stool.
In rare cases, it is possible to develop allergic reactions in the form of rashes on the skin, itching, redness.

An overdose of the drug

Cases of overdose Mezim forte are not known, but with uncontrolled use of tablets in high doses, it is possible to develop adverse reactions from the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea.

Interaction of the drug with other drugs

Mezim forte is not recommended to be taken concomitantly with iron preparations, since this drug interaction can lead to a violation of iron absorption by the small intestine and a decrease in the therapeutic effect of tablets.
Simultaneous use of antacid agents or enterosorbents reduces the therapeutic effect of Mezim forte, therefore it is not recommended to combine the preparations of these groups or, if necessary, to maintain a certain time interval.

special instructions

The therapeutic effect of Mezim forte will be higher if the patient combines therapy with diet, eliminating from the diet acute, fatty, fried foods, spices, condiments, alcohol.
It is also not recommended during smoking therapy, as this in most cases leads to an exacerbation of the underlying disease and aggravation of clinical symptoms.
In people younger than 12 years, this drug is used with caution because of insufficient clinical experience, with the dose determined by the doctor. Mezim forte does not affect the work of the central nervous system and does not suppress the speed of psychomotor reactions. Even with prolonged treatment, the drug does not become addictive in patients.

Terms of sale and storage of the medicine

Mezim forte can be bought in pharmacies without a prescription. Tablets should be kept in their original packaging in a cool dark place out of reach of children, avoiding the heating of the blister and direct sunlight. Shelf life of the medicine with proper storage is 2 years. At the end of the expiration date, the drug should not be taken orally.