Mechanism of Action:

Phlogenzym^® resolves inflammation and pain by indirectly inhibiting the biosynthesis of adhesion molecules (cytokines) and hyperactive immune cells (T cells) that invade and damage the bone and cartilage by releasing oxygen radicals. It reduces inflammation, pain and edema and increases mobility and activitiy.

Treatment & Dosage

The dose and duration of therapy depends on your disease condition. Your doctor will prescribe accordingly. Generally it is prescribed as:

In mild arthritis:

• Two Phlogenzym^® tablets twice daily half an hour before meal.

In severe arthritis:

• Two Phlogenzym^® tablets thrice daily half an hour before meal.

indication

• The preparation is an anti-inflammatory drug (antiphlogistic).
• The drug is used to treat:
  • Swelling and inflammation as a result of injuries
  • Inflammation of the veins (thrombophlebitis)
  • Wear-related joint inflammation (activated arthrosis)

contraindication

• The medicine must not be taken
  • if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to the active ingredients bromelain, trypsin or rutoside or any of the other ingredients of the preparation. If you are known to be hypersensitive to pineapple fruits, you should also not take the preparation.

Dosage of Phlogenzym gastro-resistant film-coated tablets

• Always take the preparation exactly as directed. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Dosage:
  • Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:
    • 6 to a maximum of 12 film-coated tablets per day, usually spread over three times.
    • The preparation is a medicinal product, the amount of which is to be taken at different levels depending on the type and severity of the disease for the individual patient.
    • The use of a maximum of 12 film-coated tablets per day is possible in the case of severe inflammatory diseases and acute trauma.

• Duration of use:
  • In the case of acute inflammation, the preparation should be taken until the symptoms have completely disappeared. If you have a chronic condition, you should consult your doctor.
  • Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the preparation is too strong or too weak.

• If you take more of the preparation than you should
  • If high doses are used, side effects of the preparation can occur, as described.

• If you forget to take the medicine
  • If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose the next time you take it, but continue with your dosing schedule as usual.

• If you stop taking the drug
  • A brief interruption in taking the preparation is not a problem. If the treatment is stopped prematurely, the symptoms can appear again.

• If you have any further questions on the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

patient notes

• Particular caution is required when taking the preparation
  • if you suffer from severe blood clotting disorders (e.g. hemophilia, severe liver damage, dialysis patients).
  • with simultaneous treatment with drugs that inhibit blood clotting (anticoagulants, platelet aggregation inhibitors).
  • if you are about to have an operation or have recently had an operation.
• If any of this applies to you, please ask your doctor before taking the product.
• Special caution is also required
  • if you have the impression that your pain is increasing at the beginning of treatment.
• You should then reduce the dose and consult a doctor if necessary.

• Driving and using machines
  • No special precautions are necessary, as after taking the preparation no impairment of your ability to react is to be expected.

pregnancy

• During pregnancy and lactation, the use of the preparation should be critically weighed, as there is not enough experience to date.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking or using any medicine.

taking way

• Swallow the film-coated tablets whole with plenty of water ½ to 1 hour before a meal.

Interactions with Phlogenzym gastro-resistant film-coated tablets

• When taking the preparation with other medicines
  • Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or using or have recently taken or used any other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.
    • If the preparation is administered simultaneously with antibiotics, the concentration of antibiotics in the blood may increase.
    • Simultaneously taking the preparation with medicines that inhibit blood clotting (anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents) can increase the inhibition of blood clotting.
• Taking the preparation with food and drink
  • The preparation should not be taken with food, as this can lead to intolerance; please take the preparation ½ to 1 hour before meals.