Xylase Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Lunas Remedies |
Active Ingredient | Pancreatin (192mg) + Bile constituents (25mg) + Simethicone (40mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
User Rating | 4.9 |
User Reviews | 487 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Xylase?
If you miss a dose of Xylase, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Xylase Tablet Reviews
Xylase is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pancreatic enzyme deficiency. It helps treat indigestion, disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Xylase is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Xylase is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How Xylase Tablet Works
Xylase is a combination of three medicines. Pancreatin and Bile constituents are pancreatic enzyme supplements. They mix thoroughly with food and helps in digestion. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine. It disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
How to Use Xylase Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xylase may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Xylase Tablet
- In Pancreatic enzyme deficiency: Pancreatic enzyme deficiency causes indigestion and you may also have other symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, feeling full etc. Xylase helps in proper digestion of food and relieves these symptoms. Take Xylase as prescribed by the doctor. Think about what foods trigger indigestion and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
Uses of Xylase Tablet
- Pancreatic enzyme deficiency
Xylase Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Xylase in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xylase. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Xylase during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Xylase in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Xylase during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Xylase alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Quick Tips
- It can cause mouth irritation, so do not chew, crush, or hold it in your mouth. Swallow the medicine completely.
- Xylase is used to give relief from the symptoms of pancreatic enzyme deficiency such as indigestion, bloating and stomach pain.
- Drink plenty of water while taking Xylase.
- Before taking Xylase inform your doctor if you are allergic to pork or any pig product.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting abdominal pain.
References
- MedlinePlus. Bile.
- Pancreatin. Rbge, Germany: Abbot Laborartries Gmbh; 2016.
- Simethicone. Princeton. New Jersey: Bracoo Diagnostic.