Festal. How to take for adults in tablets, instructions, reviews

Festal is a drug used in the treatment of various diseases of the digestive organs. The tablets can be administered to both adults and children. They should only be taken as directed by a physician.

Release form

The medicine is manufactured in India in the form of enteric dragees. The tablets are white, round, with a slight vanilla odor. Dragees are contained in aluminum strips, packed in cardboard boxes.

Chemical composition

Active components are: pancreatin, bile components, hemicellulase.

Additional composition:

• sodium chloride;
• cellacephate;
• fragrance ethyl vanillin;
• cane sugar;
• macrogol;
• methyl and propyl paraben;
• gelatinous filler;
• liquid glucose;
• talc;
• calcium carbonate;
• acacia gum;
• food additive U171;
• glycerol.

Thanks to the complex action of all ingredients, a therapeutic effect is achieved.

Pharmacological properties

The medicine is a complex of digestive enzymes. Its action is aimed at eliminating the deficiency of enzymes produced by the pancreas, and restoring the biliary function of the liver.

The drug has pronounced proteolytic amylolytic and lipolytic properties. Thanks to the components included in the composition, the digestive function is improved, aimed at digesting proteins, fats and carbohydrates. This enhances their absorption in the small intestine. The composition of the pills also includes various acids produced by the liver. Due to their action, the remedy is often used in chronic pancreatitis, which makes it possible to correct and improve the outflow of bile from the gallbladder and liver.

The drug enhances the choleretic function, improves the absorbing capacity of fats and fat-soluble vitamins (A, E and K). It also enhances lipase production. The active ingredients help break down plant fiber, which allows you to restore the digestive function, leading to a decrease in gas formation.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug is multicomponent, therefore, it is not possible to track its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.

Indications for use

Festal should be taken in tablets for adults under the supervision of a specialist, especially in elderly patients. The drug is used in the treatment of various disorders associated with insufficient production of external secretions by the pancreas and caused by the development of chronic pancreatitis.

Indications:

• hepatic pathologies - cirrhosis, toxic organ damage (including intoxication caused by alcohol abuse);
• deficiency of bile acids (condition after removal of the gallbladder);
• improper circulation of bile acids caused by dysbacterial lesions, dyskinesia or malabsorption syndrome;
• chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by disorders in the production and secretion of bile - gastritis, duodenitis, cholecystitis.

Also, the medicine is prescribed for improper nutrition to improve the digestion of food, with problems with chewing food, a sedentary lifestyle. The drug can be used before various diagnostic procedures related to examinations of the peritoneal organs.

Contraindications

The drug has some limitations, in the presence of which you should refuse to take it, since this can complicate existing diseases or lead to the development of additional disorders.

Contraindications:

• intolerance to the components;
• hepatitis;
• pancreatitis (acute course of the disease, including relapses);
• increased content of bilirubin;
• liver failure (coma or precoma);
• jaundice (mechanical disorder);
• intestinal obstruction;
• the presence of stones or accumulation of pus in the gallbladder;
• diarrhea;
• pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• children under 3 years of age.

Extremely carefully and only under the supervision of a physician, the remedy can be prescribed in case of insufficiency kidney, increased uric acid content in the blood, gout, and if the patient has cystic fibrosis. Before taking the medication, you should make sure that you are not allergic to it. To do this, you need to take 1 tablet and monitor the reaction. If any negative signs occur, it is recommended to abandon the further use of the drug.

Instructions for use, dosage

The drug is taken orally during or after eating. The tablets are swallowed whole and, if necessary, washed down with 1 tbsp. water.

Dosing regimen: 2-3 pcs. 3 times a day. If necessary or if well tolerated, the daily dosage can be increased by the attending physician.

The duration of therapy is from several days to several years, depending on the identified violation.

Before diagnosis, use 2-3 tablets 3 times a day for 2-3 days before the procedure.

Side effects

Negative reactions occur extremely rarely and are associated with the individual characteristics of the patient's body and the influence of active components.

Side effects:

• Immune system: anaphylactic reactions - urticaria, anaphylactic shock.
• Kidney, urinary system: stone formation caused by uric acid build-up.
• Gastrointestinal tract: symptoms of dyspepsia, itching in the anorectal region. With cystic fibrosis, the following disorders were noted: problems with stool (constipation), stenosis in the area colon, intestinal obstruction, formation of fibrous strictures in the submucosa colon.
• Metabolic processes: with prolonged use of high dosages - an increase in the level of uric acid in the blood.

With the development of these signs, as well as other symptoms not noted in the instructions, it is recommended to stop further taking the drug and consult a doctor.

Overdose

Festal should be taken in tablets for adults strictly in accordance with the dosages prescribed by a specialist. If the established dosages are exceeded, a negative effect may develop in the form of an increase in the concentration of uric acid in the blood and the formation of stones. With the development of these signs, further use of the drug should be canceled and a doctor should be consulted for the appointment of symptomatic therapy.

special instructions

The medicine is not used for acute or chronic pancreatitis. The medication is used only during the rehabilitation period or when adjusting the diet. The dragee should be swallowed whole, because when crushed it can release enzymes in advance that can provoke irritation reactions of the mucous membranes of the mouth or gastrointestinal tract or cause a decrease in activity enzymes.

At the moment, only a few cases of constipation, intestinal obstruction and narrowing of the passage in the large intestine have been identified. These symptoms were triggered by prolonged use of the drug in increased daily and single dosages. Purine is a part of the drug, so you need to be very careful when prescribing it. patients with gout, kidney failure and patients with high uric acid levels in blood.

The safety of using pills during pregnancy and during breastfeeding has not been established, therefore, taking the drug in these conditions is contraindicated. It is recommended to exercise caution during the period of application of the product when driving or carrying out other work requiring the speed of psychomotor reactions.

Drug interactions

The medication can react with other drugs. Thus, when administered simultaneously with antibacterial drugs, PASK and sulfonamides, the degree of absorption of these agents may increase.

• With prolonged use of tablets, the absorption of iron preparations may decrease.
• The combined use of the main drug with antacids can lead to a decrease in its activity.
• The effect of the drug may increase when taken simultaneously with cimetidine.
• The simultaneous use of the drug with acarbose can lead to a decrease in its therapeutic effect.
• The medicine can lead to a decrease in the absorption of folic acid.

When using other drugs during the period of prescribing tablets, you should inform the treating person about this in advance. doctor, which will avoid drug incompatibility and, as a result, prevent the development of negative reactions.

Analogs

Festal tablets in some cases can lead to the development of intolerance reactions. In the event of such manifestations, it is recommended to replace the drug with another drug that is similar in indications and action. At the same time, adult patients can take substitutes of both domestic and foreign production.

The selection of generics should be carried out by the attending physician, taking into account the severity of the course of the disease, the condition and other physiological characteristics of the patient.

It is not recommended to prescribe and use substitutes on your own, since an incorrectly selected drug can worsen the condition and cause the development of additional complications.

Pancreatin

This product is manufactured in Russia in the form of enteric capsules, the active ingredient of which is pancreatin. The medicine is used as a replacement therapy and is prescribed for any disorders (dysfunction) associated with an insufficient amount of digestive enzymes produced.

Indications:

• deficiency in the production of enzymes produced by the pancreas;
• dystrophic changes and inflammatory processes occurring in a chronic form in the digestive system;
• rehabilitation after operations on the digestive organs (removal of part of the pancreas or stomach);
• errors in nutrition (with the normal functioning of the digestive system);
• preparatory measures before carrying out various diagnostic procedures.

Dosing rules: calculated individually according to the doctor's recommendations. On average, 150 thousand are taken per day. UNITS The duration of the course is from several days to several years, based on the severity and form of the disease.

Restrictions on admission:

• intolerance to the components;
• pancreatitis (acute form of the disease);
• children's age (according to the dosage form used).

During pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding, the medication is used only with the permission of the doctor, taking into account the perceived risks and expected benefits for both the mother and the fetus. In this case, the reception of the funds should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist. Terms of sale - over the counter. The price of a medicine in public and private pharmacies in Russia varies from 17 to 50 rubles.

Creon

Festal should be taken in tablets for adults for a long period of time, especially in chronic forms of pancreatic diseases. It is not recommended to switch to other drugs (analogues), even if they completely coincide with other drugs. Creon is produced in Germany in the form of enteric capsules. Active ingredients are various involved in digestive functions. A medicine is used with insufficient production of digestive enzymes, as well as to improve the outflow of bile.

Recommendations for admission:

• cystic fibrosis;
• pancreatitis (chronic course of the disease);
• partial removal of the pancreas or other surgical interventions on the organ;
• malignant neoplasms in the pancreas;
• partial removal of the stomach;
• obstructive diseases of the pancreas or bile ducts;
• SDS (Schwachman-Diamond disease);
• rehabilitation after acute attacks of pancreatitis;
• violation of dietary rules (excessive food intake, frequent starvation, inadequate diet).

Dosing regimen: from 25 to 80 thousand. IU, depending on the patient's condition, the identified violation and the prescribed diet. The duration of therapy is individual, according to the testimony of a specialist. In difficult or severe cases, treatment can last for several years.

It should be borne in mind that excessive fluid intake while taking capsules can lead to stool disturbance (constipation). Capsules are prohibited for use if the patient has intolerance reactions. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the drug is used with extreme caution, taking into account the potential risks and expected benefits. In this case, therapy should be carried out under the guidance of a physician. Vacation conditions - over-the-counter. The cost of the drug in regional and regional pharmacies in Russia ranges from 225 to 625 rubles.

Digestal

Festal should be taken in tablets for adults only if there are certain indications and an established form of the disease. The drug, as well as its substitutes, are not used as preventive therapy. This generic is produced in Yugoslavia in the form of a pill for oral use. Various digestive enzymes are active ingredients

Recommendations for use:

• violation of the production of enzymes involved in digestive functions and produced by the pancreas;
• the presence of dystrophic disorders and inflammatory diseases occurring in the area of ​​the digestive organs;
• surgical interventions associated with partial removal of the pancreas or stomach;
• violation of dietary rules (overeating, frequent starvation, improper diet);
• preparation before carrying out various diagnostic procedures, ultrasound, x-ray).

Dosage regimen: during or after eating, 1-3 tablets 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is individual and can vary from several days to several years, depending on the severity of the disorder.

Contraindications:

• intolerance to the components;
• pancreatitis (acute form of the disease);
• inflammation of the pancreas (relapses);
• liver failure;
• the formation of stones in the gallbladder and its ducts;
• inflammatory processes in the liver;
• jaundice (mechanical disorder).

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medicine can only be used with the destruction of the attending physician, taking into account the perceived risks and expected benefits. In these conditions, treatment should be carried out only under the guidance and supervision of a specialist. The way of implementation is over-the-counter. The cost of a medicine in commercial and state pharmacies in Russia starts from 50 rubles.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

• Dragee should be stored in a dark and dry place at temperatures up to 25 ⁰C.
• Shelf life is 3 years from the date of issue.
• Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.
• Dispensing method - over-the-counter.

Price

Dragee prices may vary slightly depending on the region of sale and the pharmacy trade network. You can clarify the cost and purchase the medicine at any private or state pharmacy located in your place of residence.

Region / region	Dosage form / dosage	Price
Moscow, Moscow region	Dragee, 10 pcs.	80-340 rub.
St. Petersburg	120-245 rub.
Saint Petersburg (suburbs)	RUB 110-355
Leningrad region	RUB 90-195
Novgorod region	RUB 85-135

Before using Festal, you must consult with a specialist and carefully study the instructions for using the tablet. Additionally, it is recommended to read the reviews of adult patients who have already taken the drug as a treatment for various diseases of the pancreas.

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