Pentazyme Syrup is a digestive enzyme stimulator. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Sandu Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mumbai. Pentazyme normalizes salivary, gastric, biliary, pancreatic and intestinal secretions and thus restores digestive power. It also improves appetite.
Benefits
Benefits of Pentazyme Syrup:
Stimulates appetite
Improves digestion
Improves health
Indication
Indication of Pentazyme Syrup:
Loss of appetite
Indigestion
Anorexia
Flatulence
Abdominal colic
Constipation
Ingredients
Ingredients of Pentazyme Syrup:
Pippali (Piper longum)
Maricha (Piper nigrum)
Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
Chavya (Piper cubeba)
Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)
Bhumiamalaki (Phylanthus niruri)
Eranda patra (Ricinus communis)
Dose
Dosage of Pentazyme Syrup:
Children- ½-1 tsp twice daily
Adults- 1 table spoon twice daily
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects, package
Side effects of Pentazyme Syrup:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
Should be taken under medical supervision
Avoid in pregnancy.
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given.
Presentation:
Bottle of 200 ml
Read more on Anorexia Treatment as per Ayurveda:
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
