Pepsin Benefits & Uses

Pepsin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Pancreatitis

Pepsin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Pepsin Related Warnings

Is the use of Pepsin safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Pepsin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Pepsin safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Pepsin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Pepsin will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pepsin on the Kidneys?

Pepsin is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pepsin on the Liver?

Pepsin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pepsin on the Heart?

Pepsin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pepsin with Other Drugs

Pepsin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Pepsin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pepsin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Pepsin

Is this Pepsin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pepsin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Pepsin since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pepsin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pepsin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pepsin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pepsin

Taking Pepsin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pepsin

Information about the interaction of Pepsin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown