The Efficacy and Function of Pepsin Granules

Jul 01, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The doctor prescribed pepsin granules for stomach pain. Could you please explain their efficacy and function?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Pepsin granules are a digestive medication with the following main functions and effects: 1. Promoting digestion: As a proteolytic enzyme, pepsin in the granules can break down coagulated proteins under the action of gastric acid, thereby promoting food digestion and absorption, and helping to relieve symptoms of indigestion. 2. Enhancing appetite: This medication can stimulate secretion of gastric juice, thus improving appetite and alleviating symptoms such as loss of appetite and anorexia. 3. Repairing gastric mucosa: Pepsin granules also have a certain function of repairing the gastric mucosa and can be used as an adjunctive treatment for gastric diseases such as gastric ulcers and gastritis. It should be noted that pepsin granules are not suitable for patients with peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and should not be used concurrently with antacids, aluminum preparations, etc., to avoid affecting the drug's effectiveness.