Festal N Tablet
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Product introduction
Festal N Tablet is used to treat pancreatic enzyme deficiency. It is a pancreatic enzyme supplement that helps in digestion. This medicine also reduces stool frequency and stomach discomfort.
Festal N Tablet is used to aid digestion in people, when the digestive system is unable to produce enough enzymes to digest the food.
Festal N Tablet is used to aid digestion in people, when the digestive system is unable to produce enough enzymes to digest the food.
Uses of Festal N Tablet
- Treatment of Pancreatic enzyme deficiency
Benefits of Festal N Tablet
In Treatment of Pancreatic enzyme deficiency
Festal N Tablet is an enzyme supplement for people who do not make enough naturally in their bodies to digest food properly. The enzymes in this medicine help digest food (fats, carbohydrates, and protein) as it passes through the gut. It should be taken with your meal or snack to help it work effectively. Take Festal N Tablet for as long as it is prescribed for maximum benefits. Some may need it for the rest of their lives. You might also be asked to alter your diet to help with digestion.
Side effects of Festal N Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Festal N
- Stomach pain
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
How to use Festal N Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Festal N Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Festal N Tablet works
Pancreatin is a pancreatic enzyme supplement. It mixes thoroughly with food and helps in digestion.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Festal N Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Festal N Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Festal N Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Festal N Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Festal N Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Uric acid levels may increase in patients with underlying kidney disease, so caution should be exercised.
Uric acid levels may increase in patients with underlying kidney disease, so caution should be exercised.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Festal N Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Festal N Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Festal N Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Festal N Tablet for the treatment of pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
- They lower stool frequency and improve stomach pain and stool consistency.
- Take it during or immediately after a meal or a snack as per your doctor’s advice and drink plenty of water.
- It can cause mouth irritation, so do not chew, crush, or hold it in your mouth. Swallow the medicine completely.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting abdominal pain.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Digestive enzymes
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Festal N Tablet
Once A Day
47%
Twice A Day
42%
Thrice A Day
10%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Festal N Tablet for?
Indigestion
58%
Pancreatitis
37%
Others
5%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
60%
Poor
20%
Average
20%
What were the side-effects while using Festal N Tablet?
No Side Effec*
75%
Abdominal blo*
25%
*No Side Effect, Abdominal bloating
How do you take Festal N Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Festal N Tablet on price
Average
83%
Expensive
17%
FAQs
What does Festal N Tablet help with?
Festal N Tablet is a pancreatic enzyme supplement created with a mixture of enzymes. It is given to patients whose pancreas is not able to create enough of their own enzymes to digest the food. It is also given to treat digestion problems caused in patients whose pancreas have been surgically removed or are not working well.
Is it safe to take Festal N Tablet?
Festal N Tablet is usually safe in patients who have been prescribed to take it for digestion issues caused due to problems of the pancreas. Festal N Tablet can cause an increase in blood uric acid levels, thereby worsening your gout and causing painful swollen joints. Festal N Tablet may also cause allergic reactions like skin rashes, swollen lips, increased flatulence, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, etc. Consult your doctor before you start taking this medicine and give a proper history of allergies and the medicines you are currently taking.
How should I take Festal N Tablet?
Take the capsule with food and swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of fluids after taking the medicine. It is very essential to increase your fluid intake while taking Festal N Tablet. In case you have trouble swallowing capsules, you can take out the granules from the capsules and mix them with fruit juices or yoghurt and swallow it. Just be careful not to crush the granules.
What food should I eat if I have pancreatic enzyme insufficiency?
You should try to take five small meals to make it easier for your pancreas to digest what you eat. Take a well-balanced, low-fat diet and strictly limit the foods which contain a high amount of saturated and trans fats. Your diet should preferably contain whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fat-free meat/poultry, beans and low-fat dairy sources. Drink plenty of fluids and water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Ask your doctor if you can take regular vitamin like A, D, E, and K, as it will be benefecial for you. You can have limited amounts of healthy polyunsaturated fat. Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol strictly because this can damage your pancreas.
Can Festal N Tablet be given in children?
Yes, Festal N Tablet can be given to children. Just like adults, even children need to be given a sufficient amount of fluids while on treatment with Festal N Tablet. When giving it to infants aged 12 months or less, you can open the capsule and empty the contents directly into the infant’s mouth. Following this, you can feed breast milk or infant milk formula to your baby. However, do not mix the medicine directly into the formula or breast milk. Also, be cautious to see that the baby swallows the entire medicine and nothing is retained in the baby’s mouth, as it can cause irritation in the mouth.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
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