Combizym 60 dragees

What is Combizym and when is it used?

Combizym is a combination of plant enzymes and pancreatic enzymes. It supports the body's own enzymes necessary for the digestion of all foods. This prevents or alleviates indigestion.

Combizym is a two-stage preparation, which means that the enzymes it contains are released in two phases at the point where they are most effective:

Phase 1

The plant enzyme concentrate from Aspergillus oryzae develops its activity in the stomach soon after ingestion. The proteases break down food protein, the amylases initiate the breakdown of carbohydrate-rich food, and the cellulases reduce flatulence by breaking down plant structural substances that are difficult to digest at an early stage.

Phase 2

The enzymes from the pancreas come into effect in the intestine. They support the breakdown of food by further breaking down protein and carbohydrates, and the lipases ensure pain-free fat digestion.

Combizym is used to prevent and treat digestive problems, especially after difficult to digest and fatty food or insufficient chewing, as well as non-specific digestive disorders such as flatulence, bloating and belching.

What precautions should be taken?

To support the treatment and improve your well-being, we recommend that you divide your daily food intake into several small meals.

If symptoms persist for a long time, you should see a doctor.

When should Combizym not be taken/used?

Do not take Combizym if you have a known allergy to pork or Aspergillus extracts.

Like all preparations containing pancreatin, Combizym must not be taken in the early stages of acute pancreatitis and in acute attacks (sudden worsening) of chronic pancreatitis.

When should you be careful when taking/using Combizym?

In general, digestive problems in children under 12 should always be checked by a doctor. Combizym should only be taken by children and adolescents if prescribed by a doctor.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

▪ suffer from other illnesses,

▪Have allergies or

▪Take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!

One tablet of Combizym contains 107.2 mg of sucrose. Please only take Combizym® ​​after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, meaning it is almost “sodium-free”.

Can Combizym be taken/used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

The enzymes contained in Combizym are only effective in the gastrointestinal tract. They do not pass into the blood or breast milk.

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk to the child when used as directed. However, systematic scientific studies were never carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines if possible during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Combizym?

Adults and children usually take 1 to prevent digestive problems

- 2 tablets during or immediately after meals.

To treat digestive problems, 1-2 dragees can also be taken after symptoms appear.

The use and safety in children and adolescents has not yet been systematically tested, which is why Combizym should only be taken by children and adolescents if the doctor has expressly prescribed it.

Swallow the tablets whole with a little liquid.

If necessary, your doctor may also prescribe a higher dosage.

Stick to the dosage stated in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Combizym have?

The following side effects may occur when taking Combizym:

Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)

Indigestion.

Allergic respiratory and skin reactions, including in people who come into contact with mold at work.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users)

Allergic reactions of the digestive tract after taking pancreatin, formation of specific narrowings in the colon area after taking high doses of pancreatin in patients suffering from cystic fibrosis.

Allergic reactions such as skin rash, sneezing, tearing, shortness of breath due to bronchial spasm.

If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This applies in particular to side effects that are not stated in this leaflet.

What should also be noted?

The medicine can only be used until the date marked “EXP” on the packaging

be used.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25°C).

Keep out of reach of CHILDREN.

More information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.

What is contained in Combizym?

1 coated tablet contains:

Active ingredients

Pancreatin containing: Lipase 7400 Ph. Eur. E.; Protease 420 Ph. Eur. E.; Amylase 7000 Ph. Eur. E.

Dry extract of Aspergillus oryzae containing: Cellulase 70 FIP-E.; Protease 10 FIP-E.; Amylase 170 FIP-E.

Excipients

Sucrose, talc, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium (made from genetically modified cotton), methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) dispersion 30%, polyacrylate dispersion 30%, calcium carbonate, povidone (K 25), titanium dioxide, glycerol 85% , Arabic gum, colloidal silicon dioxide, triethyl citrate, magnesium stearate, macrogol 8,000, simethicone emulsion, macrogol 35,000, glucose syrup, hypromellose, calcium lactate pentahydrate, carnauba wax, sorbic acid (E200).

Approval number

15724 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Combizym? Which packs are available?

You can get Combizym in pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 60 dragees.

Authorization holder

Bridging Pharma GmbH, 8807 Freienbach.