Manufacturer: Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Pancreatin(150mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Digemax Tablet should be taken during or immediately after eating a meal or a snack with plenty of water. This helps the enzymes mix with the food so they can help digest it. The dose you’re given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. You may be taking it for the rest of your life, so get into a routine and make sure you take it regularly. Digemax Tablet may only be a part of your treatment which could include a special diet.
This tablet works by providing extra digestive enzymes, which improves digestion. It is used to treat digestion related problems that occur when the pancreas has been surgically removed or if in a case it is not working well. This tablet is also used for intestinal gas or as a digestive aid.
Pancreatin contains high levels of biologically active pancreatic enzymes (lipase, amylase, and protease). The enzymes catalyse the hydrolysis of fats into glycerol and fatty acids, proteins into proteases and derived substances, and starch into dextrins and sugars.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Digemax
Stomach pain
Bloating
Diarrhea
a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout
stomach or intestinal tract operation
Crohn's disease
blockage of the stomach or intestine
inadequate absorption of nutrients due to a short bowel
high amount of uric acid in the blood
intestinal obstruction in the fetus or newborn
formation of fibrous tissue in the colon
Digemax Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Digemax Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Digemax Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
This medication is a digestive enzyme combination, prescribed for dyspepsia (indigestion), cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatectomy. It helps the body to digest protein, starch, and fat.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Digemax Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Digemax Tablet, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Digemax Tablet for the treatment of pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
They lower stool frequency and improve stomach pain and stool consistency.
Take it during or immediately after a meal or a snack as per your doctor’s advice and drink plenty of water.
It can cause mouth irritation, so do not chew, crush, or hold it in your mouth. Swallow the medicine completely.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting abdominal pain.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
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. Digemax Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What does Digemax Tablet help with?
Digemax Tablet is a pancreatic enzyme supplement created with a mixture of enzymes. It is given to patients whose pancreas is not able to create enough of their own enzymes to digest the food. It is also given to treat digestion problems caused in patients whose pancreas have been surgically removed or are not working well.
Q. Is it safe to take Digemax Tablet?
Digemax Tablet is usually safe in patients who have been prescribed to take it for digestion issues caused due to problems of the pancreas. Digemax Tablet can cause an increase in blood uric acid levels, thereby worsening your gout and causing painful swollen joints. Digemax Tablet may also cause allergic reactions like skin rashes, swollen lips, increased flatulence, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, etc. Consult your doctor before you start taking this medicine and give a proper history of allergies and the medicines you are currently taking.
Q. How should I take Digemax Tablet?
Take the capsule with food and swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of fluids after taking the medicine. It is very essential to increase your fluid intake while taking Digemax Tablet. In case you have trouble swallowing capsules, you can take out the granules from the capsules and mix them with fruit juices or yoghurt and swallow it. Just be careful not to crush the granules.
Q. What food should I eat if I have pancreatic enzyme insufficiency?
You should try to take five small meals to make it easier for your pancreas to digest what you eat. Take a well-balanced, low-fat diet and strictly limit the foods which contain a high amount of saturated and trans fats. Your diet should preferably contain whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fat-free meat/poultry, beans and low-fat dairy sources. Drink plenty of fluids and water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Ask your doctor if you can take regular vitamin like A, D, E, and K, as it will be benefecial for you. You can have limited amounts of healthy polyunsaturated fat. Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol strictly because this can damage your pancreas.
Q. Can Digemax Tablet be given in children?
Yes, Digemax Tablet can be given to children. Just like adults, even children need to be given a sufficient amount of fluids while on treatment with Digemax Tablet. When giving it to infants aged 12 months or less, you can open the capsule and empty the contents directly into the infant’s mouth. Following this, you can feed breast milk or infant milk formula to your baby. However, do not mix the medicine directly into the formula or breast milk. Also, be cautious to see that the baby swallows the entire medicine and nothing is retained in the baby’s mouth, as it can cause irritation in the mouth.
