Festal - Фестал

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It is taken orally, without chewing, during or immediately after meals, with a small amount of liquid.
Prescribe 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.

Higher doses are prescribed only by a doctor. The dosage and dosage regimen in children is determined by the doctor.
The duration of treatment can vary from several days (if the digestive process is disrupted due to errors in the diet) to several months or years (if constant replacement therapy is necessary).
Before X-ray or ultrasound examination, 2 tablets 2-3 times a day 2-3 days before the examination.

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, acute pancreatitis, exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, liver failure, hepatic coma or precoma, hepatitis, hyperbilirubinemia, obstructive jaundice, cholelithiasis, gallbladder empyema, intestinal obstruction, tendency to diarrhea, children under 3 years of age, pregnancy and breastfeeding period.

Precautionary measures
The drug should be used with caution in patients with cystic fibrosis, gout, hyperuricemia, and renal failure.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The safety of using pancreatin during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. The drug Festal® is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

special instructions
The use of the drug Festal® is contraindicated during attacks of acute pancreatitis, as well as during exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis (see “Contraindications”). The use of the drug is possible after consultation with a doctor during the recovery period and during diet correction. Cases of narrowing of the colon (fibrosing colonopathy), intestinal obstruction and constipation have been reported in children with cystic fibrosis taking pancreatin in high doses (much higher than those recommended for Festal®) or for a long period of time. Therefore, if complaints persist or worsen, or if any additional symptoms occur, the patient is advised to consult with his or her doctor. The tablet should not be chewed or crushed as this may result in premature release of enzymes, which may cause irritation of the oral mucosa and/or lead to decreased enzyme activity. The drug Festal® contains purines, so it should be used with caution in patients with gout, hyperuricemia, and renal failure. Impact on the ability to drive vehicles. Wed and mech.: The drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms).

The health is harmed by improper usage! Please carefully read the information in the package booklet or on the packaging!

Discuss the use of this medication with your doctor or pharmacist.

Never use the medication for longer than recommended.

Patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the medication should NOT use the medication.

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