Clinical Overview
Pancreatin (170mg) with Bile Salts (Sodium Tauroglycocholate 65mg) and/or Dimethicone (80mg) Tablets is a comprehensive digestive enzyme and emulsifying formulation. Pancreatin provides amylase, lipase, and protease; tauroglycocholate emulsifies dietary fats and activates pancreatic lipase for optimal absorption; dimethicone reduces surface tension of trapped gas bubbles. Indicated for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, chronic pancreatitis, dyspepsia, fatty food intolerance, and flatulent indigestion.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Usage Guidelines
Take orally 1 to 2 tablets immediately with or after meals with a glass of water. Swallow whole; do NOT chew or crush to avoid stomatitis and ensure enteric delivery.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, perianal irritation, nausea. Rare/Severe: Hyperuricosuria, hyperuricemia, and colonic strictures with massive doses.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Do not chew or crush tablets; enzymes released in the mouth can cause severe oral mucosal ulceration. Contraindicated in acute pancreatitis or acute exacerbations of chronic pancreatitis.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or gastrointestinal treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered gastroenterologist or qualified medical practitioner before initiating, altering, or discontinuing any gastrointestinal medication or digestive therapy.