Amrase ( Ox Bile + Pancreatin + Papain )

30 enteric-coated tablets

Uses

Amrase tablet?is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Digestion
Chronic constipation
Gallstones
Liver inflammation
Digestion of food
Inflammatory disease of the pancreas
Herpes zoster
Sore throat and throat swelling
Amrase tablet?may also be used for purposes not listed here.

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Side-effects

The following is a list of possible?side-effects?that may occur from all constituting ingredients of?Amrase tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

Nausea
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Abdominal
Stomach pain
Bloating
Mild skin irritation
Temporary burning sensation
Amrase tablet?may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice other?side-effects?not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report?side-effects?to your local food and drug administration authority.

Learn more:?Side-effects

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Precautions

Before using?Amrase tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Avoid taking higher quantity than recommended dose
Avoid use of this drug if allergic to it
Bleeding disorders
Consult your doctor before taking the drug in case of pregnancy or lactation
Drink plenty of water when taking pancreatin
Need doctor’s consultation in abdominal cramps, blood in stools and loose motions
Surgery

Learn more:?Precautions & How to Use

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Interactions with Amrase tablet

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of?Amrase tablet?may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.?Amrase tablet?may interact with the following drugs and products:

Herbal products
Over-the-counter medicines
Prandase
Precose
SilvaSorb
Silver sulfadiazine topical
Thimerosal topical
Vitamins

Learn more:?Interactions

When not to use Amrase tablet

Hypersensitivity to?Amrase tablet?is a contraindication. In addition,?Amrase tablet?should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Allergic reactions
Breastfeeding
Gastrectomy
Pancreatectomy
Pregnancy

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Composition and Active Ingredients

Amrase tablet?is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

Ox Bile
Pancreatin
Papain

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Amrase tablet is available in the following packages and strengths

Amrase tablet -?Packages:?30 tablets

Frequently asked Questions

Is Amrase tablet safe to use when pregnant?

Ox Bile: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Pancreatin: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Papain: No

Is Amrase tablet safe while breastfeeding?

Ox Bile: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Pancreatin: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Papain: No

Can Amrase tablet be used for digestion and chronic constipation?

Yes, digestion and chronic constipation are among the most common reported uses for Amrase tablet. Please do not use Amrase tablet for digestion and chronic constipation without consulting first with your?doctor.?Click here and view survey results?to find out what other patients report as common uses for Amrase tablet.

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

If you experience?drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Amrase tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies?drowsiness?side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Amrase tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.

Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?

Most medicines don’t come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, government’s categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include?schedule?H or X in India and?schedule?II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body’s dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.

Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?

Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body,?health?and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Amrase tablet

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Amrase tablet

Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more?medication?will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of?Amrase tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same?condition?or it seems that they may have similar?conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Amrase tablet

Store?medicines?at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze?medicines?unless required by package insert. Keep?medicines?away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so.?Medication?discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard?Amrase tablet.

Expired Amrase tablet

Taking a single dose of expired?Amrase tablet?is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drug. If you have a?chronic illness?that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to product package.