General Information on Nutrizym 10
Nutrizym 10 is used for relieving pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, including chronic pancreatitis, fibrocystic disease in the pancreas, pancreatic cancer or surgical removal of pancreas or stomach. The active ingredient in the medicine is Pancreatin, and it belongs to the class of pancreatic enzymes.
The medicine is available in the form of oral capsules. Enzymes in the medicine work by digesting the food that passes through the intestines.
Side effects of Nutrizym 10
Do not buy Nutrizym 10 if you have allergy to the medicine or to pork proteins. Allergic reaction may get triggered in such patients. Symptoms of such an allergy include the appearance of hives, breathing problems, severe dizziness and a swollen face, throat, tongue or lips. Look out for such symptoms if you are using the drug for the first time.
Some of the side effects associated the drug include the following:
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- abnormal stools
In some cases, the medicine may also lead to high levels of uric acid in urine or blood, especially if you are taking the medicine in high doses.
Taking the medicine for a long time or in high doses may lead to perianal or buccal irritation. This may sometimes even result in an inflammation. Overdose of the medicine can lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort or perianal irritation and inflammation.
Dosage of Nutrizym 10
Each capsule of Nutrizym 10 contains Pancreatin BP 155mg. The dosage recommended to you depends on your condition to be treated, severity of your condition, other conditions you are suffering from and other medicines you are taking at present. Dosage adjustments can be made, depending on your initial response to the treatment.
Take the medicine with food, so that the enzymes can be mixed with food and can work efficiently. Do not decrease or increase the dosage without consulting with your doctor. Also do not stop taking the medicine suddenly, as withdrawal symptoms may get triggered. Your doctor will advise you to decrease the dosage gradually, before stopping the medicine.
You should swallow the capsule whole without chewing. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule, you can open it and mix its contents in soft food or fluid. If you are doing so, you should make sure that you swallow mixture straight away. Do not keep it for later consumption.
Drug Interactions of Nutrizym 10
Other medicines that contain the same ingredient include Creon Micro, Creon 10000, Nutrizym 22, Pancrease HL, Pancrex and Pancrex V. Inform your doctor beforehand if you are already taking any of these medicines.
Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Nutrizym 10 along with acarbose, an antidiabetic medicine. Former may decrease the blood glucose reducing effect of the later.
Apart from these, inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription drugs you are taking at present, including health and nutritional supplements and herbal preparations. Based on this information, your doctor will be able to decide whether Nutrizym 10 is the right medication for you or not.
