NEOPEPTINE Liquid

DESCRIPTION

NEOPEPTINE Liquid is a widely used digestive aid, often prescribed as a palatable preparation of digestive enzymes, particularly for infants and children, but also available in formulations for adults.

Here is a general description:

Key Features and Ingredients

• Primary Function: Acts as a digestive enzyme and carminative (gas-relieving) mixture.
• Key Ingredients (may vary slightly by product variant/formulation, e.g., drops vs. liquid):
  • Alpha-Amylase (or Diastase): An enzyme that helps break down complex carbohydrates and starch into simpler, easily absorbable sugars.
  • Papain: A proteolytic enzyme (from papaya) that helps break down proteins into smaller fragments (peptides and amino acids).
  • Carminative Oils (e.g., Dill Oil, Caraway Oil, Anise Oil, Fennel Oil): These oils are generally included to help relieve gas (flatulence), bloating, and mild abdominal spasms by relaxing the gut muscles.

Therapeutic Uses

NEOPEPTINE Liquid is primarily used to treat various digestive disorders, including:

• Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Helps the body process food more efficiently.
• Flatulence and Gas: Relieves discomfort and swelling caused by trapped gas and bloating (post-meal abdominal distension).
• Infantile Colic: Often used in drops form to soothe excessive crying and discomfort associated with gas and colic in infants.
• Loss of Appetite (Anorexia): Can help stimulate appetite by promoting better digestion.
• Heartburn and Regurgitation: May help reduce symptoms associated with poor digestion.

Mechanism of Action

The combination of ingredients works synergistically:

1. Digestive Enzymes (Alpha-Amylase and Papain): They supplement the body’s natural digestive juices to break down major food components (carbohydrates and proteins) into simpler forms, easing the digestive process.

Carminative Agents: They help expel gas and relax the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, reducing cramps, bloating, and discomfort.

Note: It is important to use NEOPEPTINE Liquid (or drops) exactly as advised by a healthcare professional, especially when administering to infants and children.