Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of indigestion and bloating. It helps in proper digestion and allows easy passage of the excess stomach gas. Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Bloating
• Constipation

If you miss a dose of Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet, 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.

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• Q. Q. What is Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet??
  Ans: Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pancreatin and Dimethicone. Pancreatin is a pancreatic enzyme supplement for people whose bodies do not make enough enzymes to digest their food. It contains a mixture of the natural enzymes which are used to digest food. Dimethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
• Q. Q. Is it safe to use Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, it may cause some common side effects like stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, feeling sick and other uncommon and rare side effects like a fibrosing colonopathy (a rare bowel condition in which a part of the gut becomes narrow). Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet leads to diarrhea??
  Ans: Yes, the use of Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Also, avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine.
• Q. Q. What is the best time to take Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet??
  Ans: Take it during or immediately after a meal or a snack and drink plenty of water along with it.
• Q. Q. What is the recommended storage condition for Diapepsin P 170 mg/80 mg Tablet??
  Ans: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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