Diapepsin P Benefits & Uses

Diapepsin P is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diapepsin P Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Cystic Fibrosis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 170 mg pancreatin and 80 mg dimethicone, dose should be taken with each meal
Geriatric	Disease: Cystic Fibrosis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 170 mg pancreatin and 80 mg dimethicone, dose should be taken with each meal

Diapepsin P Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diapepsin P is used -

Moderate

Peripheral Edema

Mild

Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Diarrhoea
Urticaria
Headache
Nasal congestion
Pharyngitis

Common

Blurred vision
Dry Mouth
Flushing

Unknown

Coating On Tongue
Allergic reaction
Wheezing
Tightness
Throat Irritation
Swelling

Diapepsin P Related Warnings

Is the use of Diapepsin P safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Diapepsin P for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Diapepsin P safe during breastfeeding?

Diapepsin P is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Diapepsin P on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Diapepsin P on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diapepsin P on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Diapepsin P on the liver.
What is the effect of Diapepsin P on the Heart?

Diapepsin P has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Diapepsin P with Other Drugs

Diapepsin P should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Folic Acid

Acarbose

Quinapril

Calcium Carbonate

Diapepsin P Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diapepsin P unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Pancreatitis
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Diapepsin P

Is this Diapepsin P habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Diapepsin P has not been reported.

Diapepsin P Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diapepsin P

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Diapepsin P to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diapepsin P

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Diapepsin P with alcohol will be.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Creon (pancrelipase)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 670

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 887

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