Elaszym Medication Guide: Fasting or with meals? Dose adjustment and treatment of missed doses
The administration of Elaszym (pancreatic enzyme preparation) directly affects the efficacy of the medication. It is necessary to strictly control the timing of medication, dosage adjustment, and treatment of missed doses to ensure normal digestive function.
1、 Fasting or with meals?
1. Elaszym must be taken with meals and cannot be used on an empty stomach.
2. It is recommended to take it in portions during meals, such as during or immediately after meals.
3. If the meal contains a large amount of fat, the dosage can be appropriately increased; A light diet can be reduced as appropriate.
2、 Dose adjustment
1. The initial dose should be determined by the doctor based on body weight, dietary structure, and digestive function.
2. Adjustment criteria: Observe whether symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, and fat diarrhea have improved.
3. If the symptoms do not improve, the dosage can be gradually increased under the guidance of a doctor, but cannot be doubled on its own.
4. After the symptoms stabilize, maintain at the minimum effective dose to avoid long-term overdose.
3、 Handling of missed services
1. If you remember during or after a meal: take it immediately and continue eating.
2. If it is not discovered for a long time after meals: no need to take supplements, just take them normally for the next meal.
3. Do not take double the dose at once to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.
4. If you frequently miss taking medication, it is recommended to set an alarm or place it together with the food box to remind you to take it.
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