Acigest-Lpc contains digestive enzymes which help digest and absorb foods. It is used to treat symptoms of pancreatitis or other various digestive disorders.
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Enzymatic Digestant, Digestive Enzyme, Mm-Zyme, Enzymall, Enzyme Digest, Enzytab, Enzymax, Digest Iii, Digest Lpc
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Overview | Photos | How
To Use | Side
Effects | Precautions | Missed
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acigest-Lpc
Enzymatic Digestant, Digestive Enzyme, Mm-Zyme, Enzymall, Enzyme Digest, Enzytab, Enzymax, Digest Iii, Digest Lpc
Uses
Acigest-Lpc contains digestive enzymes which help digest and absorb foods. It is used to treat symptoms of pancreatitis or other various digestive disorders.
Storage
- Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include diarrhea or upset stomach.
How
To Use - Acigest-Lpc works best if taken with or after meals.
- Antacids may hinder the effects of Acigest-Lpc.
- Do not take an antacid at the same time as Acigest-Lpc.
- Wait at least two hours between administration.
Side
Effects - Generally Acigest-Lpc is very well tolerated and side effects are mild if they occur.
- Diarrhea, cramping or stomach upset may occur when starting treatment.
- If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- Although very unlikely to occur, notify your doctor if you develop: skin rash, severe stomach distress.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if your are allergic to the following: pork.
- Acigest-Lpc should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Acigest-Lpc appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose.
- If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use including prescription and nonprescription, especially: antacids that contain calcium and/or magnesium, iron.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |