Serratiopeptidase

Serratiopeptidase is primarily prescribed for the treatment of pain and associated inflammation. It is helpful in relieving swelling and pain in inflammatory disease and also in postoperative wounds.

A chemical that’s derived from the silkworm, in many countries, Serratiopeptidase is used as a diet supplement. This medicine is used to manage conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, migraine and tension related headaches as well as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Other conditions that involve inflammation and pain such as laryngitis, sinusitis, sore throat, infections of the ear, swelling post-surgery, thrombophlebitis (swelling of the veins along with the clotting of blood) and IBDs such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can be treated using Serratiopeptidase.

In certain cases, Serratiopeptidase is also recommended for heart disorders and atherosclerosis. Among women and nursing mothers, conditions such as fibrocystic breasts (formation of non-malignant lumps in the breasts) and pain related to breast engorgement (marked by the production of excess breast milk) can be remedied with this medicine.

The benefits don’t just end here; disorders such as diabetes, asthma and conditions such as ulcers in the legs and empyema (marked by the accumulation of pus) can be treated as well. Serratiopeptidase works by aiding protein breakdown by the body, thus reducing mucous formation and inflammation.

Pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers should avoid the use of Serratiopeptidase since its efficacy isn’t evaluated properly. If one is suffering from a bleeding disorder, the use of this medicine isn’t recommended because of a few studies that claim that Serratiopeptidase might interfere with the process of blood clotting. If any surgery is scheduled in the near future, this medicine’s use isn’t recommended for two weeks prior to the surgery.

For treating swelling on the insides of the cheek after a sinus surgery, the dosage of Serratiopeptidase is set at 10 mg, thrice daily; one prior to the surgery, then during the evening and finally thrice daily (5 days a week) following the surgery.

The most common use of this medication is:

• Pain Relief

• Inflammation

• Edema (Swelling)

• Allergy

Common side effects of this medicine include:

• Allergic Skin Reaction

• Anorexia

• Nausea

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time for which this medicine remains effective is not clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time taken for this medicine to show its effect in the body is not clinically established.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medicine by women who are pregnant is not recommended. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medication that is known to be safe for use.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medication that is known to be safe for use.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unknown whether consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine is safe or not. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine usually does not affect the patients ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Availability of limited information suggests restricted use of this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Availability of limited information suggests restricted use of this medicine in patients with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Overdose instructions

  Contact your doctor if an overdose with Serratiopeptidase is suspected.

• India

• United States

• Japan

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Serratiopeptidase as ingredient

• Flanzen 5 MG Tablet

  Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Biosuganril 5 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Cuzen 10 MG Tablet

  Cubit Healthcare

• Acimol Forte 100 Mg/325 Mg/15 Mg Tablet

  Leeford Healthcare Ltd

• Microdase D Tablet

  Winsome Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Sero 10 MG Tablet

  Bal Pharma

• Espidase 5 MG Tablet

  Megha Healthcare

• Serrafast 10 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Acceclowoc Sp 100 Mg/500 Mg/15 Mg Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Lupisera N Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

Serratiopeptidase is a proteolytic enzyme that is extracted from a silkworm. It acts as an anti-inflammatory pain reliever. It facilitates the breakdown of proteins and reduces the formation of mucous and relieves inflammation.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Aspirin

  Report the use of Aspirin or any other medicine taken for blood clotting disorders. You may require a dose adjustment and safety monitoring while taking these medicines together.

• Interaction with Disease

  Bleeding Disorders

  This medicine should be taken with caution in patients having bleeding disorders. Report any incidence of unusual bruising or bleeding to the doctor.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.