About papain + pepsin + sanzyme
Digestive enzyme combination
Used for
- Helps break down food during digestion
- Marketed for indigestion and fullness after meals
Usual adult dose
Dosing varies by formulation and enzyme activity; use the product label. No standard dose applies to all combinations.
Usual dose in children
No well-established standard pediatric dose; age restrictions and dosing depend on the product label.
Common side effects
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Mouth or throat irritation
- Allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Avoid with known allergy to any ingredient.
- Papain may trigger reactions in people allergic to papaya or latex.
- Evidence for routine treatment of indigestion is limited.
- Not a substitute for prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement.
Pregnancy
Safety during pregnancy is not established; reliable human data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Safety during breastfeeding is not established; reliable data are limited.
Interactions
- Papain may increase bleeding risk with blood thinners; evidence is limited.
- Interaction information for this combination is limited.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.