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Sugary pepsin

Function and Efficacy

It can decompose protein into peptone and peptone, but cannot further decompose it into amino acids. Its digestive power is strongest when it contains 0.2% to 0.4% hydrochloric acid. Since pepsin deficiency is often accompanied by gastric acid deficiency, it is difficult to be effective when used alone. It is often taken with dilute hydrochloric acid to increase appetite and promote digestion.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of this product are: proteolytic enzymes extracted from the gastric mucosa of pigs, sheep or cattle. This product is made by diluting pepsin with lactose, glucose or sucrose. The protease activity contained in each 1g shall not be less than 120 units or 1200 units.

Appearance

This product is white or light yellow powder; it tastes sweet, without mold or odor; it is hygroscopic; its aqueous solution reacts acidically.

Indication

Digestive aid. Used for indigestion caused by pepsin deficiency or decreased digestive function after illness.

Usage and Dosage

Oral administration: 0.2-0.4 g (1:1200 units) at a time, 3 times a day, before or during meals. It is often taken together with 0.5-2.0 ml of 0.1 mol/L dilute hydrochloric acid. Or it can be prepared into a pepsin mixture containing 1%-2% dilute hydrochloric acid, orally, 10-20 ml at a time, 3 times a day, before or during meals.

Precautions

It is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer.

Drug Interactions

1. This product has weak digestive power in neutral, alkaline and strong acidic conditions. It has the strongest digestive power when containing 0.2% to 0.4% hydrochloric acid (pH 1.5 to 2.5). 2. This product's aqueous solution will precipitate when it encounters tannic acid, gallic acid or most heavy metal solutions. 3. Avoid taking it with alkaline drugs and antacids. 4. This product is antagonistic to sucralfate and should not be used together.

Storage

Sealed, store in a dry place.

Packaging Specification

1g:120 units

Manufacturer

Luohe Huisheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2019-01-10
  • Address:

    Shuanghui Industrial Park, Luohe Economic Development Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    91411100MA468NAU5G
  • Registered Funds:

    40 million yuan
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