Alphachymotrypsine Choay 4.2 mg (21 microkatals)

Indication

Prescription enzyme medicine used to reduce oedema (swelling) after injury, surgery or burns.

Ingredients

• Chymotrypsin (alphachymotrypsin) 21 microkatals (4.2 mg)

Direction

Use as prescribed by a doctor. Oral: 2 tablets 3 to 4 times daily, swallowed whole with plenty of water. Sublingual: 4 to 6 tablets a day, allowed to dissolve slowly under the tongue.

Side effects

• Mild digestive upset such as bloating
• diarrhoea or nausea may occur.
• Allergic reactions are possible
• stop use and seek medical advice.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription
• only medicine: use under medical supervision.
• Do not use if allergic to chymotrypsin or any ingredient.
• Avoid combining with acetylcysteine
• use with caution with anticoagulants
• as their effect may be increased.
• Ask a doctor before use if pregnant
• breastfeeding
• or if you have a bleeding disorder.