Mezim - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and forms of release (tablets, including Forte 10000) of a drug for the treatment of pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Mezim. Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Mezima in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Mezim in the presence of existing structural analogs. Use for the treatment of pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.
Mezim - Enzyme preparation.
Contains pancreatic enzymes - amylase, lipase and proteases, which facilitate the digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, which contributes to their fuller absorption in the small intestine. The drug compensates for the insufficiency of the exocrine function of the pancreas and improves digestion.
Composition
Pancreatin + auxiliary substances.
Indications
- insufficiency of the exocrine function of the pancreas, (chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, etc.);
- chronic inflammatory-dystrophic diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder;
- conditions after resection or irradiation of these organs, accompanied by disruption of food digestion, flatulence, diarrhea (as part of combination therapy);
- to improve the digestion of food in patients with normal gastrointestinal function in the event of errors in nutrition;
- Preparation for X-ray and ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity organs.
Forms of release
Film-coated tablets (Mezim).
The tablets covered with a cover (Mezim Forte 10000).
Instructions for use and dosage
Mezim
The dose is determined individually depending on the degree of digestion disorders.
Adults: 1-2 tablets before meals, without chewing and washing with water. If necessary, in addition, during the meal take another 1-4 tablets
In children, the drug is used as directed by a doctor.
Duration of treatment can vary from several days (if the digestive process is disturbed due to errors in the diet) to several months or years (if necessary, permanent replacement therapy).
Mezim Forte
The average single dose for adults is 1-2 tablets with meals.
The duration of treatment can vary from a single dose or several days (if the digestive process is disturbed due to inaccuracies in the diet) up to several months (if necessary, constant replacement therapy).
Tablets should be taken without chewing, squeezed with enough liquid.
Side effect
- allergic reactions;
- diarrhea;
- constipation;
- nausea;
- discomfort in the epigastric region;
- increased levels of uric acid in the blood plasma.
Contraindications
- acute pancreatitis;
- exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
The safety of Mezima during pregnancy has not been adequately studied. The application is possible in cases where the expected benefit for the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus.
Use in children
In children, the drug is used as directed by a doctor.
The question of the appointment of Mezim forte to 10,000 children should be decided individually, depending on the clinical situation.
special instructions
In single cases in patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, stricture in the ileocecal region is observed after taking high doses.
Drug Interactions
With the simultaneous use of Pancreatin with iron preparations, it is possible to reduce absorption of the latter. Simultaneous use of antacid agents containing calcium carbonate and / or magnesium hydroxide can lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of pancreatin.
Analogues of Mezim
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Gastenorm forte;
- Gastenorm forte 10000;
- Creon 10000;
- Creon 25,000;
- Creon 40000;
- Mezim 20000;
- Mezim forte 10000;
- Mikrazim;
- Pangrol 25,000;
- Pangrol 10000;
- PanziKam;
- Panzim Forte;
- Panzinorm 10000;
- Penzinorm forte 20000;
- Pancreatym;
- Pancreatin;
- Pancreatin forte;
- Pancrelipase;
- Pantcitrate;
- Penzital;
- Festal N;
- Enzistal P;
- Hermitage.
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