Eqidigest

Digestive enzymes in Eqidigest

These are:

• Pancreatin – extracted from pig pancreas
• Papain – a proteolytic enzyme of plant origin, extracted from the latex of Carica Papaya
• Amylase – extracted from the fungus Aspergillus oryzae, a filamentous fungus that grows predominantly on rice

Enzymes are organic proteins found in all forms of life, both plant and animal. They play an important role in regulating biochemical reactions in metabolic processes, ensuring a balance between the breakdown of nutrients, obtaining the energy necessary for vital functions and the synthesis of the body's own substances.

Prebiotics are nutrients that help stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial intestinal flora. An example of a prebiotic is inulin, a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by several types of plants. Inulin is used by plants for energy storage and is found naturally in root vegetables such as chicory root and turnips.

Eqidigest contains a balanced dose of 1000 mg of inulin in each tablet. Inulin, like other dietary fibres, passes through the digestive tract without being digested, reaching the intestine directly where it exerts its prebiotic properties, providing "food" for probiotics and prolonging their life.

Eqidigest contains Lactobacillus sp (acidophilus, casei, plantarum, rhamnosus, bulgaricus), the most commonly used probiotics with the best results on digestion. These species are most commonly found in the small intestine.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when administered in adequate amounts. Probiotics are found in small amounts in the stomach and small intestine, and most are found in the colon. The microflora inside the human body consists of more bacteria than human cells. These bacteria help us digest food by synthesising vitamins and other nutrients, metabolising certain medicines and supporting the immune system.

Eqidigest is administered to adults between 3 and 6 tablets per day, to children over 12 years of age one chewable tablet 3 times a day, during or after main meals. Children between 6 and 12 years of age may be given half the adult dose, only on the specific recommendation of a doctor.

No side effects have been observed at the recommended doses. However, at significantly higher doses, it may occasionally cause diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, nausea, hyperuricaemia and allergic skin reactions.

Eqidigest is contraindicated in case of allergy to any of its components and/or hypersensitivity to porcine proteins, in case of acute pancreatitis and/or exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, and in case of biliary obstruction.

Eqidigest should only be administered during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the consent and under the supervision of a doctor.