Pancreatin + Simethicone Pharmacology

Pancreatin + Simethicone

About Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Mechanism of Action of Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Pharmacokinets of Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Onset of Action for Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Duration of Action for Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Half Life of Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Side Effects of Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Contra-indications of Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Special Precautions while taking Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Interactions for Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Typical Dosage for Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Schedule of Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Storage Requirements for Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Effects of Overdose of Pancreatin + Simethicone
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Pancreatin

About Pancreatin
A pancreatic enzyme combination , Dietary supplement, Fatty food digestive aid.
Mechanism of Action of Pancreatin
Pancreatin is made up of the pancreatic enzymes trypsin, amylase, and lipase. The trypsin hydrolyze proteins to oligopetides, amylsas hydrolizes starches to oligosaccharides and the disaccharide maltose, and lipase hydrolyzes triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerols. Pancreatin is an effective enzyme supplement for replacing missing pancreatic enzymes used in a number of essential body processes.Pancreatin is given to people who do not produce enough enzymes to digest their food properly.
Pharmacokinets of Pancreatin
Absorption: It is well absorbed orally.Distribution: Through the portal circulation, it reaches liver and is distributed to the body fluids. Metabolism starts in the small intestine as it is converted to polypeptides and then to amino acids and finally into urea and excreted in urine and faeces.
Onset of Action for Pancreatin
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Duration of Action for Pancreatin
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Half Life of Pancreatin
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Side Effects of Pancreatin
1.Feeling sick
2.Tummy pain or discomfort.
Contra-indications of Pancreatin
1.Hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Pancreatin
1.Allergic reactions
2.Allergic to pork or other pig products
3.Do not mix pancreatin with hot food or liquids. Heat will stop pancreatin working properly.
4.Take plenty of water.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Pancreatin
1.Cystic fibrosis
2.Problems with the pancreas or in those who have had their pancreas removed
Interactions for Pancreatin
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Typical Dosage for Pancreatin
As directed by the Physician.Pancreatin is usually taken with or immediately after every meal or snack.
Schedule of Pancreatin
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Storage Requirements for Pancreatin
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Pancreatin
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Pancreatin
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment. Take plenty of water.

Simethicone

About Simethicone
Oral anti-foaming agent, Silicones, Antiflatulent.
Mechanism of Action of Simethicone
This anti-gas (anti-flatulence) medication acts in the stomach and intestines to change the surface tension of gas bubbles, enabling smaller bubbles to join together into bigger bubbles. It results elimination of gas more easily by belching or passing flatus.
Pharmacokinets of Simethicone
Excretion- Excreted through feces.
Onset of Action for Simethicone
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Duration of Action for Simethicone
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Half Life of Simethicone
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Side Effects of Simethicone
1. Bloating
2. Constipation
3. Diarrhea
4. Gas
5. Heartburn
Contra-indications of Simethicone
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Liver disease
3. Kidney disease
4. Serious illness
Special Precautions while taking Simethicone
1.Swallow the tablets and capsules with a full glass of water.
2.Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
3.Shake the drops well before using them.
4.To make administration easier, the drops can be mixed with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of water or another liquid.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Simethicone
1. Abdominal pain which is due to excessive gas in the digestive tract
2. Before gastroscopy or radiography of the bowel
Interactions for Simethicone
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Typical Dosage for Simethicone
Oral-
Adults and teenagers-
60 -125mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Chewable tablets:
Adults and teenagers-
40 -125 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime or 150 mg three times a day, after meals. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Suspension:
Adults and teenagers-
40 -95 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Schedule of Simethicone
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Storage Requirements for Simethicone
Stored at room temperature (15-30?C) away from moisture and heat.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Simethicone
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Simethicone
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

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