Description and Composition of Gestomil Capsule
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Gestomil capsule is a drug that is made from 6 digestive enzymes. It is therefore mainly used as a supplement when the body cannot produce or release enough digestive enzymes.
Composition of Gestomil Capsule
Gestomil Capsules contain the following enzymes:
- Pepsin 25mg
- Papain 50mg
- Diastase 15mg
- Pancreatin 50mg
- Pancrelipase 13mg
- Cellulose 15mg
Uses of Gestomil Capsule
- It is used to treat indigestion
- It is a useful adjunct in peptic ulcer disease treatment.
- It can be used as a supplement (in the presence of low production or release of digestive enzymes
- It can be used in a replacement therapy in some conditions like: Pancreatitis: Cystic fibrosis, Cancer or tumor of the pancreas and after surgery on gut or pancreas.
Dosage of Gestomil Capsule
As directed by the physician.
Always, you are to adhere to your physician’s prescription as against what is written on the drug leaflet as the dose might differ depending on your condition or what he wants to achieve.
Side effects of Gestomil Capsule
Some side effects you may experience while on gestomil capsule include:
- Stomach pain
- Stomachupset
- Headache
- Nauseaor vomiting
- Gas
- Diarrhoeaor constipation
- Heart burn
- Nose bleeding
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Earpain
- Stuffynose
- Neckpain
Because of danger of having inflammation and scarring of the large intestine (fibrosing colonopathy), see your doctor right away if you notice very bad vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and stomach upset.
Some people can experience allergic reactions and it could be life threatening. If it occurs, stop your medication immediately and seek emergency medical help.
You may experience other side effects other than those listed above
How Gestomil Capsule works
Gestomil capsule supplies digestive enzymes you may be lacking to bring about digestion.
What to avoid while taking Gestomil Capsule
You may need to avoid:
- Milk
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Antacid containing calcium and magnesium
- Acarbose
- Miglitol
For a comprehensive list of what to avoid or how best combine those items listed above with Gestomil Capsule, consult your pharmacist.
Is Gestomil Capsule Used in Pregnancy
There are no studies currently to ascertain its safety in pregnancy.
You are therefore advised to use it only when its benefit to the woman outweighs the risk to the baby in the womb.
Is Gestomil Capsule Used while Breast feeding
Generally, digestive enzymes are not absorbed into the body. So, Gestomil capsule enzymes might not enter breast milk.
If there is a need to use it, ensure your doctor or pharmacist is aware if it.
Note
This write up is not a prescription, medical advice or a substitute of anything. You are therefore advised to strictly rely and adhere to your doctor’s prescription. Remember not to take any drug without consulting your health care provider first.
Self medication can be very deadly.
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