Mezim during pregnancy

As is known, many women, being in a position, experience problems with the process of digestion. Sometimes, after another meal in a pregnant woman, the impression is that food is in the stomach and is not digested. All this is accompanied by a feeling of heaviness, raspiraniya in the stomach. In such situations, the question often arises as to whether or not Mezim can be used during pregnancy. Let's try to give an answer to it and tell about the peculiarities of using the drug during the bearing of the baby.

What is Mezim?

This is an enzyme preparation, the basis of which is pancreatin. This biologically active substance is synthesized in the pancreas. This enzyme is involved in the splitting of food components and promotes its further digestion.

When is the drug used?

Mezim for pregnant women can be prescribed in those cases when the volume of the produced enzyme does not correspond to the necessary amount for normal digestion of food. During the gestation of a child this is often observed. In addition, it often happens that the pregnant woman's appetite increases, which leads to overeating and digestion disorders. This situation is characteristic, first of all, for the beginning of pregnancy.

In addition, with a therapeutic purpose Mezim for pregnant women can be shown when:

• cystic fibrosis;
• pancreatitis;
• violation of the liver.

Can I take Mezim to all pregnant women?

The question of whether it is possible to drink Mezim during the current pregnancy does not have an exact, single and unambiguous answer.

So, if we talk about the composition of the drug, then there are no forbidden components in it. In addition to the enzyme itself, Mezim includes lactose, cellulose, sodium carboxyl, starch, silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate.

Fears are caused by another fact. The thing is that there have been no studies on the effect of this medication on the pregnant woman's body. Therefore, one can not be completely sure that the components of the drug do not penetrate the placental system and do not enter the fetal bloodstream.

That's why to use Mezim during pregnancy in the early stages (in the first trimester) should not, in order to exclude the possibility of teratogenic effects on the fetus.

As for the use of Mezim during pregnancy in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, it should always be agreed with the doctor who leads the pregnant woman.

How do they usually take Mezim during pregnancy?

Dosage and frequency of the drug is always prescribed by the doctor. If we talk about how Usually prescribe Mezim, then 1-2 tablets up to 3-4 times a day, depending on the severity of the disorder. Take them without chewing and washing with a large volume of liquid.

It is also necessary to take into account the fact that after taking the drug it must be in an upright position - standing or sitting for 5-10 minutes. It is necessary to exclude the possibility of dissolving the tablet not in the stomach, but in the esophagus, which will not bring a therapeutic effect.

When can not you use Mezim for pregnant women?

Contraindications to the use of Mezima during pregnancy relate, above all, to the intolerance of the individual components of the drug. Also it can not be used in the acute form of pancreatitis.

Thus, in spite of the fact that Mezim's drug is inherently harmless enough, it is not worth using it on your own during pregnancy. Only following medical instructions and prescriptions, the future mother can be calm for her health and the health of her crumbs. Otherwise, you can only blame yourself.