Pepcreatin Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)

Pepcreatin Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of indigestion and bloating. It helps in proper digestion and allows easy passage of the excess stomach gas.

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General Information

Contains

Pancreatin (170mg)+ Dimethicone (80mg)

Marketer

Cure Tech Skincare

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Product introduction

Pepcreatin Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Pepcreatin Tablet

Benefits of Pepcreatin Tablet

Indigestion
Pepcreatin Tablet relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Bloating
Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in our stomach due to abnormal muscle movement in our stomach and intestines. Pepcreatin Tablet improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent bloating.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Think about what foods trigger bloating and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.

Side effects of Pepcreatin 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 Pepcreatin

Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Abdominal distension

How to use Pepcreatin 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. Pepcreatin Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Pepcreatin Tablet works

Pepcreatin Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pancreatin and Dimethicone. Pancreatin is a digestive enzyme that helps in digestion of food. Dimethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

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Quick tips

Pepcreatin Tablet helps in the treatment of indigestion and bloating.
They lower stool frequency and improve stomach pain, gassiness, 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 along with it.
It may cause mouth irritation. Swallow the capsules completely. Don't chew, crush, or hold it in your mouth.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting abdominal pain while taking this medicine.
Inform you doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pepcreatin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pepcreatin 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pepcreatin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Pepcreatin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pepcreatin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pepcreatin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pepcreatin Tablet?

Pepcreatin Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pancreatin and Dimethicone. Pancreatin is a pancreatic enzyme supplement for people whose bodies do not make enough enzymes to digest their food. It contains a mixture of the natural enzymes which are used to digest food. Dimethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Is it safe to use Pepcreatin Tablet?

Yes, Pepcreatin Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, it may cause some common side effects like stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, feeling sick and other uncommon and rare side effects like a fibrosing colonopathy (a rare bowel condition in which a part of the gut becomes narrow). Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

Can the use of Pepcreatin Tablet leads to diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Pepcreatin Tablet can cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Also, avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine.

What is the best time to take Pepcreatin Tablet?

Take it during or immediately after a meal or a snack and drink plenty of water along with it.

What is the recommended storage condition for Pepcreatin Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

References

Patient concerns

Stomach bloating flautance indigestion

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take sankh vati 2 tablet twice, kumaryasav 20 ml twice after meal with water

indigestion, bloating, constipation, headache, lethargy, fatigue, acidity for the past 10-12 years

Dr. Ashwin Porwal

Internal Medicine

u need examination and also need to be investigated

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Name: Cure Tech Skincare
Address: Plot No. 34, Phase-IV, Bhatoli Kalan, himalaya restaurant, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh-173205

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Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Pepcreatin Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Pepcreatin Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Pepcreatin Tablet

Benefits of Pepcreatin Tablet

Side effects of Pepcreatin Tablet

How to use Pepcreatin Tablet

How Pepcreatin Tablet works

All substitutes for Pepcreatin Tablet

Pankreoflat 170mg/80mg Tablet

Endyze 170 mg/80 mg Tablet

Dycreflat 170mg/80mg Tablet

Pancarmin Tablet

Kreoflat Tablet 170mg/80mg

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Pepcreatin Tablet?

Is it safe to use Pepcreatin Tablet?

Can the use of Pepcreatin Tablet leads to diarrhea?

What is the best time to take Pepcreatin Tablet?

What is the recommended storage condition for Pepcreatin Tablet?

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

References

Patient concerns

Stomach bloating flautance indigestion

indigestion, bloating, constipation, headache, lethargy, fatigue, acidity for the past 10-12 years

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