- Inflammatory pains
- Soft tissue inflammation
- Edema associated with trauma and surgery such as in gynecological conditions, breast engorgement, fractures, sprains, injuries, hemorrhoid anal prolapse
Dose:
- Initially 2 tabs TDS
- Maintenance: 1 tab TDS preferably before meals.
Tablet: 1mg/ 50mg
Given preferably before meals
Bromelain: protein extract derived from the stems of pineapples
Trypsin: proteolytic enzymes
They work together to catalyze the hydrolysis of proteins polypeptides, amides and esters at bonds involving the carboxyl group of L-arginine and L-lysine. It is therefore useful in the removal of coagulated blood, exudates and necrotic tissue.
Bromelain is also suggested to have spasmolytic effects
- Bromelain might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery
- Stomach discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Hypersensitivity to class or components
- Breastfeeding
- Fresh blood clots
- Hypersensitivity
- Pregnant
- Stop usage at least 2 weeks before a surgery
- Allergy to pineapple, latex, wheat, celery, papain, carrot, fennel, cypress pollen or grass pollen
- Amoxicillin
- Aspirin
- Clopidogrel
- Dalteparin
- Demeclocycline
- Diclofenac
- Enoxaparin
- Heparin
- Ibuprofen
- Minocycline
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription or OTC by Pharmacist |
| Pregnancy | Not recommended |
| Breastfeeding | Not recommended |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kontab | 1mg/50mg | Buccal Tablet | 50’s | Alps Bioscience | Alps Bioscience |