What is N Zyme?
N Zyme is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines.
N Zyme may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
N Zyme is available without a prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, N Zyme is used in certain patients before the following tests:
- Before a gastroscopy
- Before a radiography of the bowel
N Zyme indications
this antacid is useful for the temporary relief of occasional indigestion and heartburn. Frequent, daily or nightly symptoms usually mean a more serious problem. Antacids by themselves do not correct these problems. The medications that are now available to treat acid problems are generally superior to antacids.
The second and more important use of calcium carbonate is as a source of calcium, necessary for bones and teeth and to prevent osteoporosis. A quart of milk contains about 1500 mg of calcium which is about what you need. Otherwise this or a similar calcium preparation can be taken.
How should I use N Zyme?
Use N Zyme strips as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Use N Zyme strips as needed after meals and before bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Do not remove the strip from the pouch until you are ready to use N Zyme strips. Make sure that your hands are dry when you handle N Zyme strips.
- Remove the strip from the pouch and place it on the tongue. The strip dissolves quickly and can be swallowed with saliva. N Zyme strips may be taken with or without water.
- Use the strip immediately after opening the pouch. Do not store the strip for future use.
- Do not use more than 6 strips in 24 hours unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- If you miss a dose of N Zyme strips, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use N Zyme strips.
Uses of N Zyme in details
This product is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas caused by air swallowing or certain foods/infant formulas. N Zyme helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.
How to use N Zyme
Shake the container well before each use. Give this product by mouth as needed, usually after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the doctor. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult the doctor or pharmacist.
Fill the dropper to the correct dosage and squeeze the liquid slowly into the baby's mouth, towards the inner cheek. You can also measure the correct dosage with the dropper and mix it in 1 ounce of cool water, infant formula, or juice. Mix well and give the solution to your baby. The proper dosage is based on your child's age and weight.
If you are treating the child yourself (without direction from a doctor), do not use more than 12 doses of N Zyme per day.
Clean the dropper well after each use and close the bottle tightly.
If your child's condition persists or worsens, or if you think there may be a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
N Zyme dosage
N Zyme Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 125 mg; 60 mg; 95 mg; 40 mg/0.6 mL; 180 mg; 80 mg; 62.5 mg; 166 mg; 50 mg/5 mL; 40 mg; 150 mg; 250 mg; 62.5 mg/5 mL
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Flatulence
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Postoperative Gas Pains
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Flatulence
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Functional Gastric Disorder
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Gas Pains
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
67 mg as an oral suspension in 2.5 mL of water given shortly before the procedure.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Flatulence
0 to <2 years: 20 mg orally 4 times a day.
2 to 12 years: 40 mg orally 4 times a day. For the 40 mg strips, allow 1 strip to dissolve on the tongue as needed after meals and at bedtime. Do not exceed 6 strips in 24 hours except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
12 to 18 years: 40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime as needed, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Child >12 years: 67 mg as an oral suspension in 2.5 mL of water given shortly before the procedure.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
There is limited information on the use of N Zyme in infants and children. N Zyme is not recommended for the treatment of infant colic.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Doses greater than 500 mg a day are generally not recommended.
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Professional resources
- N Zyme (AHFS Monograph)
- N Zyme (Wolters Kluwer)
Related treatment guides
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Postoperative Gas Pains
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
- Gas
N Zyme interactions
See also:
What other drugs will affect N Zyme?
If you are taking this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Tell your doctor of any prescription or nonprescription medications you may take, including any antacids or digestive medications since some combination products may also contain N Zyme.
N Zyme can decrease the absorption of thyroid medications (such as levothyroxine). If you take thyroid medication, take it at least 4 hours before or after products that contain N Zyme.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
N Zyme side effects
See also:
What are the possible side effects of N Zyme?
Applies to N Zyme: oral capsule, oral capsule liquid filled, oral liquid, oral solution, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable
There have not been any common or important side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you notice any side effects, check with your doctor.
N Zyme contraindications
See also:
What is the most important information I should know about N Zyme?
Hypersensitivity to N Zyme or any component of the formulation
Active ingredient matches for N Zyme:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| N Zyme 50+10+50 Capsule | $ 0.02 |
| N Zyme 200 ml Syrup | $ 0.02 |
List of N Zyme substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Mytab Gas Maximum Strength | |
| Nausirar MPS | |
| Nausirar MPS 125+5 Tablet (Infar (India) Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| NEO CLOMIN | |
| NEO-CLOMIN | |
| NEO-CLOMIN DROP 1 packet / 30 ML drop each (Abaris Healthcare) | $ 0.51 |
| NEO-CLOMIN DROP 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Abaris Healthcare) | $ 0.39 |
| Nexzyme | |
| Nexzyme 200 ml Syrup (Nexus (India)) | $ 0.01 |
| Nexzyme 50+50+10 Tablet (Nexus (India)) | $ 0.02 |
| Nurozyme | |
| Nurozyme 50+50+15 Capsule (Swastik Formulations (P) Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Olenzyme (India) | |
| Olenzyme 50+10+50 Tablet (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.02 |
| Olenzyme Diastase 50 mg, pepsin 10 mg. CAP / 15 (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.59 |
| Olenzyme Diastase 18.75 mg, pepsin 12.5mg/5 mL. O-Liqd / 200ml (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.90 |
| OLENZYME cap 15's (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.59 |
| OLENZYME oral liqd 200ml (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.90 |
| Osozyme | |
| Osozyme 50+30+10 Capsule (Osho Pharma Pvt.Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
| Osozyme 15 ml Drop (Osho Pharma Pvt.Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Ovol (Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Thailand) | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 95 mg (Carter horner) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Simethicone 40 mg (Carter horner) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Simethicone 80 mg (Carter horner) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Simethicone 160 mg (Carter horner) | |
| Drops; Oral; Simethicone 40 mg / ml (Carter horner) | |
| Ovol 40 mg/1 mL x 15 mL (Carter horner) | |
| Ovol Ultra Strength | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
| PediaCare Infants' Gas Relief Drops | |
| Pepsidol (Chile) | |
| Phazin 化氣丸 (Hongkong) | |
| Phazin EC tab 60 mg 10 x 10's (Synmosa) | |
| Phazyme | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 95 mg (Gsk consumer) | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg (Gsk consumer) | |
| Emulsion; Oral; Simethicone 62.5 mg / 5 ml (Gsk consumer) | |
| Phazyme Liquid Gas Relief, Maximum Strength | |
| Phazyme Maximum Strength | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 166 mg | |
| Phazyme Ultra | |
| Phazyme Ultra Strength | |
| Phazyme-125 | |
| Phazyme-95 | |
| REUSABLE PEN | |
| REUSABLE PEN CARTRIDGE 1 packet / 3 ML cartridge each (Wockhardt Ltd) | $ 5.42 |
| REVISPAS | |
| REVISPAS DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Ravenbhel Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.34 |
| Revispas NA Drop (Ravenbhel Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.34 |
| Semeth 40 (Thailand) | |
| Semeth 40 40 mg x 25 x 10's | |
| Semeth 80 (Thailand) | |
| Setlers (Austria) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Calcium Carbonate 500 mg (Block) | |
| Setlers Windfree (Netherlands) | |
| Sicon (Venezuela) | |
See 279 substitutes for N Zyme | |
References
- PubChem. "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Simethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09512 (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for N Zyme are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking N Zyme. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
Consumer reported useful
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No survey data has been collected yet1 consumer reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use N Zyme before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 2 days and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking N Zyme. To get the time effectiveness of using N Zyme drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 1 | 100.0% | |
2 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| < 1 | 2 | 100.0% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
