Yuenzyme. Instructions, indications for use, price, reviews, analogues

Yuenzyme is a drug, used in the treatment of digestive disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The tool should be used only according to the testimony of a specialist.

Release form

The medicine is produced in India in the form of tablets for systemic use. Their shape is oval, color is black; there is an inscription on one of the sides (name of the drug). All capsules are packed in strips and packaged in cardboard boxes.

Chemical composition

The medication is multi-component and contains several active ingredients.

Chemical composition:

• diastasis obtained from a filamentous fungus;
• Activated carbon;
• polypeptide plant enzyme (papain);
• simethicone;
• niacin amide (vitamin PP).

Auxiliary Ingredients:

• MCC;
• milk sugar;
• magnesium stearate;
• wax;
• powdery mass obtained from acacia;
• gelatinous filler;
• dibasic calcium phosphate;
• talc;
• sodium carmellose;
• carnauba wax;
• calcium carbonate;
• shellac;
• cane sugar;
• Castor oil;
• titanium dioxide (food additive E171);
• food additive E211;
• charcoal.

Additional components are combined with each other and enhance the effect of the main substance.

Pharmacological properties

The medication belongs to the class of digestive enzymes.

Diastase derived from filamentous fungus and papain are digestive enzymes that help to improve the digestion and assimilation of various nutrients - protein compounds, fats and carbohydrates.

Another major ingredient (simethicone) prevents the formation of gas-rich bubbles. At the same time, it promotes their breakdown and removes them from the body. As a result, there is an elimination of bloating, nausea, discomfort and pain caused by pathology.

The main substance (activated carbon) is a natural sorbent and absorbs intestinal gases and toxic substances that are formed during digestive disorders. Nicotinic acid amide improves the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract and improves overall well-being.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Trace and study the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic characteristics of the drug is not seems possible, since it is multicomponent and the action is due to the totality of all substances.

Indications for use

Yuenzyme (indications for the use of the drug are extensive) can be used both as an independent remedy and as part of complex therapy. The medication is used in the treatment of disorders associated with the work of the intestines, stomach and liver.

Indications:

• complex treatment of disorders that lead to suppression of the exocrine function of the pancreas - hepatic pathologies, pancreatitis (chronic course of the disease);
• excessive gas formation (flatulence), including conditions caused by surgical interventions;
• Feeling of fullness in the stomach, belching and nausea caused by excessive food intake or an unusual diet.

The medicine should only be used as directed by a specialist.

Contraindications

The medication has several limitations, in the presence of which it is recommended to choose a different treatment.

Contraindications:

• allergy to components;
• pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, proceeding in an acute form;
• pancreatitis (exacerbation stage).

With extreme caution, the medicine can be used while carrying a child. However, before this, you should consult with a specialist, since the drug should be prescribed taking into account the possible risks and expected benefits.

Before taking the tablets, you must make sure that there are no allergic reactions to them. In this case, you should use 1 pc. and monitor the status. If any undesirable symptoms develop, it is recommended to discontinue therapy and choose another drug.

At what age can the drug be used?

The drug has no age restrictions. Therefore, it can be used in pediatric practice. The minimum age limit should be determined by the physician.

Instructions for use, dosage

The medicine is intended for systemic use. Dosages are calculated individually, depending on the identified violation.

For indigestion and constipation, IBS

In this case, the medication is used in short courses - up to 3 days. In the case of a pronounced course of violations, complex treatment is required.

Dosages: 1 tablet 1-2 times a day.

In case of poisoning

In mild forms of poisoning, 1 tablet is prescribed 2 times a day. If necessary, the dosage can be increased to 3 tablets per day. The duration of therapy is no more than 1-2 days. In the case of severe intoxication, the drug is not used or is prescribed as part of a complex treatment.

With dysbiosis

In case of dysbacterial lesions of the intestine, it is recommended to use 1 tablet once. Moreover, the tool must be consumed immediately after eating. In case of repeated episodes, the medicine is used in a similar manner. The duration of admission, as a rule, is several days. In some cases, a single application is sufficient.

With pancreatitis

For patients with pancreatitis, this drug is prescribed as an adjunct therapy. The dosages are set individually and, as a rule, are 1 tablet up to 2 times a day.

The course of treatment depends on the severity of the pathological process and is determined individually.

Side effects

Yuenzyme (indications for the use of the drug should be clarified before taking it), in most cases, patients are well tolerated. Negative reactions caused by taking pills are extremely rare and are due to the peculiarities of the patient's physiology or the activity of the main component.

Side effects:

• allergic manifestations - rashes, itching;
• hyperemic reactions (redness) of the skin, especially in the face and neck.

With the listed signs or other conditions not noted in the instructions, it is recommended to interrupt therapy and consult a specialist.

Overdose

There is currently no information on overdose. However, when using high doses of the drug and the occurrence of any undesirable symptoms, you should contact a medical institution for help.

The standard procedures for overdose elimination are sorbent intake and gastric lavage (in severe cases). It is independently recommended to induce vomiting by artificial means in order to remove the remnants of the drug from the stomach.

special instructions

In case of deterioration in general well-being caused by the use of the medication, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Therapy for pregnant women and children should be carried out under the supervision of a physician. The medication does not have a depressing effect on the nervous system and the human psyche, therefore it is allowed drive a car or perform other tasks associated with an increased speed of psychomotor reactions.

Drug interactions

There are no data on drug incompatibility of the drug with other medicines. However, if you are taking other drugs during the period of prescribing the tablets, you should inform the doctor in advance. This will minimize all the risks of developing accidental drug interactions and the formation of unwanted symptoms.

Analogs

Yuenzyme can be replaced by other similar drugs with similar indications and effects. These funds are used when the main drug is poorly tolerated. In this case, the choice of substitutes should be carried out only by the attending physician.

When choosing a suitable medication, the shape, severity of the disorder, age and other features of the patient's physiology are taken into account.

Pancreatin (Russia)

This analogue is made in the form of tablets and belongs to the group of enzyme preparations. The active ingredient is the substance of the same name (pancreatin).

Recommendations for the use of the medicinal product:

• suppression of pancreatic function due to insufficient production of digestive enzymes;
• inflammation and dystrophic disorders occurring in a chronic form in the gastrointestinal tract;
• improvement of digestive functions, the violation of which is caused by various factors;
• preparatory measures before diagnostics.

Dosing features: 150 thousand. Units per day. The duration of the course is from several days to several years, depending on the identified pathology. The medicine is not used in the acute course of pancreatitis and if the patient has a high sensitivity to the components. Age threshold - depending on the dispensed dosage form and dosage.

During pregnancy and lactation, the drug is used only with the permission of a specialist and taking into account the potential danger and expected benefits of such therapy.

Possible side reactions:

• disorders of the gastrointestinal tract - dyspeptic symptoms, the formation of strictures (in the presence of a predisposition and existing bowel diseases);
• immune disorders - hypersensitivity reactions, allergic manifestations;
• accumulation and increase in the concentration of uric acid in the blood, including the formation of salt deposits (stones);
• perianal dermatitis (in children when using higher dosages).

Dispensing rules - tablets are sold over the counter. Cost - 15-25 rubles.

Creon (Germany)

This tool is produced in the form of capsules for systemic use. The main substance is pancreatin - a component belonging to the group of digestive enzymes.

Indications:

• cystic fibrosis;
• pancreatitis (chronic form of the disease);
• condition after interventions on the pancreas;
• partial removal of the stomach;
• malignant tumors in the pancreas;
• obstructive disorders in the biliary tract and pancreas;
• Schwachman-Diamond disease;
• dysfunction of digestion caused by various factors.

Dosing rules: from 5 to 80 thousand. IU per day, depending on the diagnosis and the patient's age. The duration of therapy is individual, from several days to several months.

The minimum age threshold is not established, the drug can be used in pediatric practice, including newborns.

The medication is used with extreme caution during pregnancy. At the same time, the potential risks and expected benefits should be correlated.

Side effects:

• dyspeptic disorders;
• the formation of strictures in the gastrointestinal tract;
• allergies - rashes, itchy elements, urticaria;
• hypersensitivity reactions.

Terms of sale - over the counter. Price - from 160 to 250 rubles.

Mezim Forte (Russia)

Yuenzyme (indications for the use of substitutes may differ slightly from indications for the use of a fixed asset) can be replaced by both domestic and foreign counterparts. This generic is available in pill form for systemic use. The composition includes one active ingredient (pancreatin).

The drug is a representative of the pharmacological group of digestive enzyme agents and is prescribed in the treatment of the following disorders:

• deficiency in the production of its own digestive enzymes, caused by inhibition of the pancreas;
• inflammatory and dystrophic disorders in the gastrointestinal tract (chronic forms of diseases);
• a decrease in the work of the digestive system, due to the influence of various factors;
• preparation for diagnostic procedures.

Dosages: 1-2 capsules after meals. If necessary, at the next meal, it is recommended to take another 1-4 capsules. The course is from several days to several years, depending on the severity of the disorder and the patient's age. There is no age threshold, the tablets can be used in pediatrics, including in the therapy of newborns.

The medicine is prohibited for use in the presence of the following disorders and conditions:

• allergy to components;
• acute form of pancreatitis;
• chronic course of pancreatitis (exacerbation stage).

During pregnancy, the medication is used in cases where the intended benefits significantly outweigh the possible risks.

Adverse reactions:

• the development of allergies;
• stool disorders (constipation or diarrhea);
• nausea;
• discomfort in the stomach area;
• increase and deposition of uric acid, as well as its salts in the blood;
• the formation of strictures (when taking higher dosages).

Dispensing method - tablets are allowed as over-the-counter sale. Cost - 60-80 rubles.

Festal (India)

Yuenzyme (indications for use are one of the main criteria for choosing a generic) can be replaced by such a popular and demanded drug as Festal. This medication is made in the form of a tablet for systemic use. The active ingredient is pancreatin, a substance that belongs to the class of digestive enzymes.

Application area:

• insufficient production of its own digestive enzymes, provoked by diseases that led to the suppression of the pancreas;
• rehabilitation after removing part of the pancreas;
• cirrhosis of the liver;
• liver intoxication caused by ethanol intake;
• chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to disruptions in the formation of bile acids;
• diagnostic measures.

Dosage regimen: 1-2 pills 3 times a day immediately after eating. The duration of treatment is from several days to several years.

Contraindications:

• intolerance to the drug;
• acute course of pancreatitis;
• the presence of stones in the bile ducts;
• diarrheal syndrome;
• hepatic coma or precoma;
• chronic course of pancreatitis (exacerbation phase);
• hepatitis;
• accumulation of pus in the gallbladder;
• increased production of bilirubin (jaundice);
• intestinal obstruction;
• liver failure;
• carrying a child;
• lactation period.

With extreme caution, dragees should be prescribed to patients with cystic fibrosis, renal failure, gout, and also with an increase in the level of uric acid salts in the blood. The minimum age limit is children over 3 years old.

Possible side effects:

• anaphylactic reactions;
• angioedema;
• hives;
• the formation and deposition of an excess amount of uric acid salts in the blood;
• dyspeptic disorders - nausea, vomiting, pain, constipation;
• irritation in the area of ​​the oral mucosa;
• colon stenosis;
• intestinal obstruction;
• perianal dermatitis;
• strictures in the area of ​​the colon (with the formation of fibrous tissue).

The sales system is over-the-counter. Price - from 80 to 250 rubles.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

• It is recommended to store the tablets 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.
• The dispensing system is over-the-counter.

Price

The cost of tablets may vary slightly depending on the region of sale and the pharmacy trade network. You can clarify the availability of funds, as well as find out its price at any pharmacy located at the place of residence.

Region / region	Dosage form / dosage	Price
Moscow, Moscow region	Tablets, 20 pcs.	80-110 rub.
St. Petersburg	75-90 rubles.
Saint Petersburg (suburbs)	RUB 85-125
Leningrad region	90-105 rub.
Novgorod region	RUB 95-100

Before using Yuenzym, it is required to read the instructions (it is especially recommended to pay attention to indications and contraindications) and specialist advice. If necessary, it is additionally recommended to study the reviews of those who have already taken the drug.

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