Mezym is available in three galenic forms – film-coated tablets, enteric-coated tablets and gelatin capsules containing enteric-coated minitablets for even better efficacy.
Thanks to its small size and smooth surface both the enteric-coated and film coated tablets are very easy to swallow. Never chew or bite the pancreatin tablets.
The “enteric coating” term means that the tablets are covered by acid-resistant film which does not dissolve in the stomach. Thanks to this special coating the pancreatic enzymes can safely travel from the stomach to the small intestine where they are released and become active.
The capsules contain tiny enteric-coated tablets, that can mix with the food evenly. The efficacy of pancreatin digestive enzymes in this form is improved. That is why the minitablets are generally preferred.
For better intake, the hard capsules can also be opened and only the capsule contents swallowed whole with a glass of liquid.
Before using Mezym always read the patient information leaflet carefully.
film-coated tablets
Active ingredients:
Lipase* 3 500
Amylase** 4 200
Protease*** 250
Packaging:
20 tablets
enteric -coated tablets
Active ingredients:
Lipase* 10 000
Amylase** 7 500
Protease*** 375
Packaging:
20 tablets
hard capsules
Active ingredients:
Lipase* 25 000
Amylase** 22 500
Protease*** 1 250
Packaging:
20 capsules
50 capsules
100 capsules
*digestive enzyme that breaks down fats
**digestive enzyme that breaks down saccharides
***digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins
How does Mezym work?
Pancreatin, the active substance of Mezym, is a combination of digestive enzymes that helps break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates into smaller particles so that the body can get all the necessary nutrients it needs.
Galenic forms are forms in which the drug can be administered (tablets, capsules, suspension etc).
Most of the nutrients in food fall into three major groups: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Steatorrhea – oily stools due to the reduced absorption of fat by the intestine.