Papain

Overview

Categories

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Papain is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, Indigestion, Pain and inflammation.

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Papain, which give rise to further complications include Angioedema.

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Papain are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Abdominal cramps, Hypersensitivity, Hypernatremia, Arthiritis.

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Dosage

Papain's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

1500 mg/day1500 (1500)As recommended.PO

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Papain is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Papain is available.

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Papain

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Manufacturers of Papain in Pakistan

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