What it is used for
- Reducing gas and bloating caused by foods rich in certain carbohydrates, such as beans
- Helping selected people digest certain plant sugars
How it is used
- Follow the product leaflet and take it at the start of the gas-producing meal so the enzyme reaches the food
- Swallow the tablet or capsule with water and do not exceed the pack instructions
- Also try adjusting the type and amount of food, and see a doctor if symptoms keep returning
Possible side effects
- Mild stomach upset or diarrhoea in some people
- Rarely, rash, itching or an allergic reaction
Who should not use it
- Allergy to the enzyme, its fungal source or any product ingredient
Before and while using it
- Do not use it instead of assessment for persistent abdominal pain, weight loss, blood in the stool or repeated vomiting
- Ask a doctor before use if you have galactosaemia or another inherited sugar-metabolism disorder
- It may not help when gas is caused by lactose, another illness, or foods without the sugars it breaks down
- Supplements vary in enzyme activity and quality; use a product with clear ingredients
Medicine interactions
- No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your pharmacist about all supplements and medicines
- If you use diabetes treatment, monitor glucose according to your doctor's plan because carbohydrate digestion may change
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Information is limited; ask a doctor or pharmacist before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
How to store it
- Keep it dry and away from heat because heat and moisture can reduce enzyme activity
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.