Aptiplex 500mg Tablet
Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)
Aptiplex 500mg Tablet is used to treat pancreatic enzyme deficiency. It is a pancreatic enzyme supplement that helps in digestion. This medicine also reduces stool frequency and stomach discomfort.
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Product introduction
Aptiplex 500mg 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. Aptiplex 500mg Tablet may only be a part of your treatment which could include a special diet.
The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, abdominal bloating, and diarrhea. If these bother you or won’t go away, let your doctor know. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
You should let your doctor know if you have gout, asthma, or any allergies. If you have diabetes, this medicine may affect your blood sugar levels and therefore your diabetes treatment. You shouldn’t take it at the same time as an antacid. Talk to your doctor if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding to make sure it’s safe for you. While you’re taking it, your doctor may carry out regular blood tests to make sure it’s helping you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, abdominal bloating, and diarrhea. If these bother you or won’t go away, let your doctor know. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
You should let your doctor know if you have gout, asthma, or any allergies. If you have diabetes, this medicine may affect your blood sugar levels and therefore your diabetes treatment. You shouldn’t take it at the same time as an antacid. Talk to your doctor if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding to make sure it’s safe for you. While you’re taking it, your doctor may carry out regular blood tests to make sure it’s helping you.
Uses of Aptiplex Tablet
- Treatment of Pancreatic enzyme deficiency
Benefits of Aptiplex Tablet
Treatment of Pancreatic enzyme deficiency
Aptiplex 500mg Tablet is an enzyme supplement for people who do not make enough naturally in their bodies to digest food properly. The enzymes in this medicine help digest food (fats, carbohydrates, and protein) as it passes through the gut. It should be taken with your meal or snack to help it work effectively. Take Aptiplex 500mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed for maximum benefits. Some may need it for the rest of their lives. You might also be asked to alter your diet to help with digestion.
Aptiplex 500mg Tablet is an enzyme supplement for people who do not make enough naturally in their bodies to digest food properly. The enzymes in this medicine help digest food (fats, carbohydrates, and protein) as it passes through the gut. It should be taken with your meal or snack to help it work effectively. Take Aptiplex 500mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed for maximum benefits. Some may need it for the rest of their lives. You might also be asked to alter your diet to help with digestion.
Side effects of Aptiplex Tablet
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 Aptiplex
- Stomach pain
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
How to use Aptiplex Tablet
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. Aptiplex 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Aptiplex Tablet works
Pancreatin is a pancreatic enzyme supplement. It mixes thoroughly with food and helps in digestion.
All substitutes for Aptiplex 500mg Tablet
For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Aptiplex 500mg 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.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aptiplex 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aptiplex 500mg 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.

Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aptiplex 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving
SAFE
Aptiplex 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aptiplex 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Uric acid levels may increase in patients with underlying kidney disease, so caution should be exercised.
Uric acid levels may increase in patients with underlying kidney disease, so caution should be exercised.

Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aptiplex 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions
Aptiplex 500mg 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.
Aptiplex 500mg Tablet is usually safe in patients who have been prescribed to take it for digestion issues caused due to problems of the pancreas. Aptiplex 500mg Tablet can cause an increase in blood uric acid levels, thereby worsening your gout and causing painful swollen joints. Aptiplex 500mg 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.
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 Aptiplex 500mg 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.
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.
Yes, Aptiplex 500mg Tablet can be given to children. Just like adults, even children need to be given a sufficient amount of fluids while on treatment with Aptiplex 500mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Digestive enzymes
References
- McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1093.
- Pancreatin. Rbge. Germany: Abbot Laborartries Gmbh; 2016. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available form:
- Pancreatin. Potters Bar, Hertfordshire: Mylan Products Limited; 2001 [revised 19 Jan. 2017]. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2018] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Pancreatin. [Accessed 03 Aug. 2023] (online) Available from:


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