Analog "Mezima" - instructions for use, reviews

Quite a few know what kind of analogue Mezima exists on the modern pharmacological market. For those who do not own this information, we suggest that you read it in our article.

Mezim preparation: instructions for use, analogues of the preparation

Mezim is an enzymatic agent that promotes the process of digesting food. This preparation has proteolytic, amylolytic and lipolytic properties. In other words, Mezim is able to quickly break down proteins to amino acids, decompose starch to oligosaccharides and maltose, and fats to glycerol and fatty acids.

The active substance of this drug is pancreatin, which is the enzymes of the pancreas of animals. Reception "Mezima" allows a person to make up for a lack of their own substances, due to which food, delivered to the stomach, is better digested.

A special shell protects enzymes from the damaging effects of gastric juice, thereby allowing them to reach the small intestine, where they are released. The maximum activity of the drug is usually observed approximately 40 minutes after oral administration. By the way, to use tablets "Mezim" is recommended during or immediately after a meal in the amount of 2-3 pieces.

Many are wondering whether there is a cheap analogue of Mezima. To begin with, we note that the analogs are practically identical medications that contain pancreatin and produce a similar pharmacological effect. To such medicines it is possible to carry the following:

• "Creon";
• "Gastenorm forte";
• Festal;
• "Hermitage";
• "Biosim";
• "Pancreatin".

In order to understand what the Mezima analogue differs from the imported medicine, let's talk about each of them in more detail.

The preparation "Creon"

Like Medizm, Creon is an enzyme preparation that improves digestion. The pancreatic substances that make up the presented drug facilitate the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, which ultimately leads to their complete absorption.

It should be noted that the preparation "Creon" is available in capsules, which contain mini-microspheres. Such a drug is covered with an enteric membrane. Getting into the stomach, its outer layer is split, thereby releasing hundreds of enzyme balls. After taking 1-2 capsules, mini-microspheres are mixed with the contents of the intestine, which facilitates the digestion of food.

Of course, it's not cheaper to call such an analogue of Mezim, since its cost varies within 270-290 Russian rubles for 20 capsules.

Medication "Gastenorm forte"

The presented preparation similarly compensates insufficiency of external secretory function of the pancreas. The composition of the drug "Gastenorm forte" includes enzymes amylase, lipase and protease, which facilitate the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Take this drug should be during meals for 1-4 tablets (one-time or a whole course).

According to the price category, the drug "Gastenorm forte" is almost inferior to its counterpart - "Mezim", because its cost is about the same (60-90 Russian rubles for 20 tablets).

Medication "Festal"

In addition to the fact that the enzyme preparation "Festal" is able to compensate for pancreatic insufficiency, it regulates the bile excretory functions of the liver, promotes better digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and also cleaves vegetative fiber and reduces flatulence in the intestine.

Due to the fact that this drug includes bovine bile extract, it is often prescribed for people with liver problems and pathologies of the biliary tract.

The preparation "Hermitage"

It contains the standard active pancreatin, which was obtained from the pancreas of animals. After taking the product improves digestion and functional state of the digestive system.

The form of this preparation (capsules) provides full release of microtablets in the stomach with their subsequent mixing with the contents of the intestine and chyme. It should be especially noted that the enzymes of the pancreas, which are part of the drug "Hermitage", are not absorbed into the blood.

The recommended dose of this drug is 2-4 capsules during a single meal. If necessary, the amount of medication taken can be increased. However, the dose should be increased under the strict supervision of the attending physician. Capsules should be swallowed whole (do not chew), with plenty of water. If swallowing is difficult, they can be opened and added to liquid or mushy food.

Medicinal product "Biosim"

What can I replace the medication "Mezim Forte"? Analogues of this drug (however, like the original itself) contain not only a standard set of enzymes. For example, Biosim, in addition to components of animal origin, includes in its composition and such plant elements as licorice, ginger, etc. Thanks to this, high activity of the drug is achieved even after a single dose. It is worth mentioning that this product is able not only to fill the deficiency of pancreatic enzymes, but also to normalize the viscosity of blood, its microcirculation, and also to improve the supply of tissues with nutrients and nutrients.

As is known, the drug "Biosim" is actively used for the treatment of the following diseases:

• Thrombophlebitis;
• Obliterating endarteritis;
• Secondary lymphatic edema;
• Vasculitis;
• cystitis;
• Inflammation of the urinary tract;
• prostatitis;
• Extra-articular rheumatism;
• sinusitis;
• Bronchitis and others.

The drug "Pancreatin"

This, perhaps, is the cheapest analog of Mezim. After all, for 60 tablets of this drug you will have to give only 30-40 Russian rubles. But, judging by the numerous reviews, this cheapness does not affect the quality of this remedy in any way. It also contains pancreatic enzymes such as amylase, lipase and protease that can facilitate and improve the digestion of fats, carbohydrates and proteins, and then contribute to their full absorption in the small intestine.

Take this medication should be exactly the same as "Mezim". Analog ("Pancreatin") begins to act in half an hour after eating a rich and fatty meal. If necessary, these pills are prescribed for the complex treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.