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Festal
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Festal demonstrates amylolytic, choleretic, lipolytic, proteolytic, and pancreatic stabilizing function.
This enzyme preparation can compensate for the problem with pancreatic excretory activity, and at the same time helps the biliary hepatic function.
Enzymes that are present in the component pancreatin (amylase with protease, as well as lipase) help to facilitate protein and carbohydrate digestion by improving the absorption of these elements inside the small intestine.
Indications Festal
It is used in case of problems with the work of the pancreas, during which pancreatitis is noted in a chronic degree, and in addition, in cases of biliary insufficiency with disorders of food digestion, constipation and swelling.
Therapy is carried out with such violations:
- diffuse hepatic diseases ( hepatic cirrhosis and hepatic lesions of toxic or alcoholic origin);
- a large loss of bile acid, for example, after the procedure of cholecystectomy;
- Failure of bile acid circulation processes associated with dysbacteriosis, gastrointestinal dyskinesia and malabsorption;
- deviations of food digestion processes in persons with normal gastrointestinal function due to changes in nutrition, problems with chewing, sedentary lifestyle, etc.;
- disorders of the regulation of neurohumoral processes during cholelization or bile formation, against which there are chronic gastrointestinal disorders (for example, gastritis, cholecystitis or duodenitis);
- preparation for the ultrasound procedure in the region of the peritoneal organs or for x-rays.
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Release form
The release of drugs is implemented in a dragee - 10 pieces inside the strip. In the box - 2, 4, as well as 6 or 10 strips.
Pharmacodynamics
It is revealed that the hemicellulase enzyme effectively contributes to the improvement of the processes of cellulose degradation, which has a vegetative character, as well as the digestive function, reducing gassing.
The extract obtained from bovine bile has choleretic properties, and in addition it improves fat emulsification, stabilizes the absorption of vitamins, fat-soluble nature or fat, and also increases the activity of lipase.
Dosing and administration
The medication is taken orally, as a whole, with food or immediately after it (you need to wash down the dragee with plain water).
On average, take 1-2 pills 3 times a day. You can increase the portion only with the permission of the medic. In the case of an ultrasound or x-ray, the medication is taken 2-3 days before the procedure - 2 tablets 2-3 times a day.
The duration of treatment is determined by the severity of the disorder and can range from several days to several years.
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Use Festal during pregnancy
Pregnant women should be very cautiously appointed Festal. Often, in this case, the decision is made by the attending doctor of the patient.
The introduction of this drug during HB or pregnancy is permitted only in situations where the benefits of therapy are more likely than the risk of negative symptoms in the fetus or infant.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- severe intolerance associated with medication elements;
- pancreatitis in the active stage or exacerbation of its chronic variety;
- hepatitis;
- liver failure;
- comatose or precomatose state;
- hyperbilirubinemia;
- intestinal blockage;
- empyema affecting the gallbladder;
- propensity to develop diarrhea;
- mechanical jaundice and various gallstone pathologies.
Side effects Festal
The use of Festal can lead to the appearance of signs of allergy - in the form of sneezing, skin hyperemia and lacrimation. In addition, diarrhea, nausea, and pain affecting the abdominal area may occur.
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Overdose
Prolonged use of large portions of the medication may provoke hyperuricuria or -uricemia. A small child may develop irritations in the perianal zone and disorders affecting the oral mucous membranes.
Requires the abolition of drugs and the implementation of symptomatic measures.
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Interactions with other drugs
Storage conditions
Festal must be kept in a dry place protected from children. Temperature values - not more than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Festal can be applied within a 3-year period from the moment of the production of the drug.
Application for children
The drug can be administered only to children older than 3 years of age. The attending doctor selects the dosage portion for the child.
Take the drug should be with food or after a short period after it. When it is difficult to swallow, the dragee is allowed to dissolve in any liquid.
Analogs
Analogues of the substance are Digestal, Creon with Pangrol, Pancreatin and Mezim Forte.
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Reviews
Festal is a very popular drug that is used very often. Reviews of a large number of patients confirm that the drug contributes to the improvement of digestive processes and the elimination of many negative manifestations.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Festal" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.