Mezym

food more easily. It contains pancreatin — a blend of natural enzymes that assist in breaking down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Mezim tablets come in various strengths. Each tablet has a special coating that protects the active ingredient from breaking down in the stomach, ensuring the enzymes are released in the small intestine where they’re most effective.

What Is Mezim Used For?

If you're wondering what mezim is used for, the answer is simple — it’s taken to support digestion. This OTC-product is recommended for:

• overeating or eating heavy, fatty meals
• bloating, heaviness, and abdominal fullness
• pancreatic enzyme deficiency
• chronic pancreatitis during remission
• preparation for abdominal ultrasound or x-ray procedures.

Mezym forte is also useful while traveling, when meals are irregular or different from your usual diet. In such cases, it’s also a good idea to keep anti-diarrheal medicine and medications for intestinal infections on hand.

What Symptoms Does Mezym Relieve?

The enzymes in tablets help reduce digestive strain and ease:

• a heavy or full stomach
• bloating
• gas and flatulence
• mild nausea after eating (especially due to overeating)
• discomfort after fatty or unfamiliar meals.

If abdominal pain or cramping accompanies these symptoms, consider checking out stomach pain relief medicines.

When Should You Avoid Mezym?

Although generally well-tolerated, mezim forte has some contraindications. According to the mezim instructions, it should not be used:

• during acute pancreatitis or while chronic pancreatitis is flaring up
• if you have individual intolerance to its ingredients
• in children under 3 years old (unless directed by a doctor).

Stick to the recommended dosage and avoid taking this non-prescripted medication unnecessarily with every meal. If discomfort persists, consult a gastroenterologist.

How to Take Mezym

Take 1–2 tablets during or immediately after meals. Tablets should not be chewed — just swallow them whole with water. Duration depends on the situation: it can be taken once or for a few days in a row.