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Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Sanofi India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Pancreatin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet

Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet is used as a medicine to help improve the digestion of fatty foods in the body. This drug is used to treat digestion related problems that occur when the pancreas has been surgically removed or if in a case it is not working well.

This medicine is also used as replacement therapy in the symptomatic treatment of malabsorption syndrome caused by pancreatic insufficiency. Retention in the mouth of Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet before swallowing may cause mucosal irritation and stomatitis; do not crush or chew; the patient should swallow whole; avoid inhaling powder dosage form.

This medication is a pancreatic enzyme combination. It works by providing extra digestive enzymes, which improves digestion. The medication is also used for intestinal gas or as a digestive aid.

Some precautions should be taken before you start this medication, see if you are allergic to any of the ingredient. You can ask your doctor to run some tests and give you a definite answer.

You should check to see if you have any inflammation of the pancreas. Check to see if you have Crohn's disease, bowel obstruction, short bowel syndrome. It is advised to take this drug with food. If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as possible.

    What are the uses of Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet

    • Bloating

    • Chronic Malabsorption Syndrome

    What are the contraindications of Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the substitutes for Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication contains digestive enzymes like protease, lipase and amylase. It speeds up the break down of fats, peptides and starches using these enzymes as catalyst, which helps in improving digestion

      FAQs about Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet

      • Ques : What is Festal n 212 5mg tablet?

        Ans : This medication is used to help improve the digestion of fatty foods in the body. It is a pancreatic enzyme combination and contains Pancreatin as an active ingredient. This medication works by helping in food digestion and used for intestinal gas or as a digestive aid.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Festal n 212 5mg tablet?

        Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like digestion of food and inflammatory disease of the pancreas.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of festal n 212 5mg tablet?

        Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include bloating, abdominal or stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Festal n 212 5mg tablet?

        Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of festal tablet.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : This medicine takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

      • Ques : What are the contraindications to Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Contraindication to festal. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as gastrectomy and pancreatectomy.

      • Ques : Is Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

        Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

      • Ques : Will Festal N 212.5Mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as bloating, abdominal, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, etc.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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