Watazym 5 Capsule is a prescription medicine used to treat indigestion and pancreatitis. It contains digestive enzymes needed by the body to help break down and digest food. It is used when the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the gut to digest the food.

Watazym 5 Capsule is best taken with food. The dose and duration of your medication will depend on your medical condition, diet, and response to treatment. Use it regularly to get maximum benefits from it. While on treatment with this medicine, your doctor may recommend you to follow a special diet. It is very important to follow the diet program to get the most benefit from this medication.

Use of this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, or nausea. If any of these symptoms persist or worsen, let your doctor know. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor also know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Additionally, let your doctor also know if you are taking any other medicines as they may interact with each other and cause harmful effects.

Uses of Watazym Capsule

Benefits of Watazym Capsule

In Treatment of Indigestion

Indigestion means discomfort in the upper part of your stomach which may also have other symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, feeling full, etc. Watazym 5 Capsule helps in the breakdown and proper digestion of food. This relieves these symptoms and makes you feel better. Take Watazym 5 Capsule as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

In Treatment of Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas associated with pain and constant internal damage to the pancreas. Watazym 5 Capsule helps to relieve pain and other inflammation-related symptoms such as swelling, irritation etc in the pancreas. This stops further damage and helps in healing.

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Side effects of Watazym Capsule

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 Watazym

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Nausea

How to use Watazym Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Watazym 5 Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Watazym Capsule works

Watazym 5 Capsule is a combination of digestive enzymes that are helpful in proper and healthy digestion of food. Alpha-galactosidase helps in faster breakdown of starches, sugars, fats, proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, and lactose so that they can be absorbed properly. Individually, Alpha-amylase helps in the breakdown of starch, Protease helps in the breakdown of proteins, and Lipase helps in the breakdown of lipids.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Watazym 5 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Watazym 5 Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Watazym 5 Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Watazym 5 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Watazym 5 Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Watazym 5 Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Watazym Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Watazym 5 Capsule, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Watazym 5 Capsule

₹10.8/Capsule

Celsius Dizest Capsule

Celsius Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹9.69/capsule

10% cheaper

Quick tips

Watazym 5 Capsule is prescribed for the treatment of indigestion and pancreatitis.
Take Watazym 5 Capsule with food and plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any kind of food.
Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent indigestion:
a) Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
b) Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
c) Lose weight if you are obese.
d) If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
e) Don't drink too much alcohol.
f) Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

In 2012 i have suffered from acute pancreatitis after that i came to know that i have diabetes due to inflamation in pancreas can it be permanently cured? Right know my medications are Glycomet 500 mg Lopid 300 Attorva 40 Telma 40 Cobadex forte

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

If u have developed chronic pancreatitis post acute pancreatitis this diabetes l remain. Consult a gastroenterologist near u for proper evaluation

My serum amalase level is 230 I u what can I do

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Get yourself evaluated for gallstone pancreatitis

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