Kinetozyme

Composition of Kinetozyme

Kinetozyme contains Bromelain (90mg) + Rutoside (100mg) + Trypsin Chymotrypsin (50000AU). It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.

Uses of Kinetozyme

Kinetozyme Tablet is used for pain relief.

Key benefits

• Reduces swelling and joint damage over time
• Improves function in inflammatory disease

How Kinetozyme works

Kinetozyme Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Bromelain, Rutoside and Trypsin Chymotrypsin. Bromelain and Trypsin Chymotrypsin are enzymes. They increase blood supply and make the body produce substances that fight pain and swelling. Rutoside is an antioxidant which protects the body from damage by chemicals (free radicals) and further reduces swelling.

How to take Kinetozyme

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kinetozyme Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.<br>Preferably to be taken with a light meal for best results.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously suppress the bone marrow and damage the liver. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Kinetozyme

Most side effects of Kinetozyme are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• No common side effects seen

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Kinetozyme

Warnings and precautions

Medicines that suppress the immune system need regular blood tests — do not miss them. Report fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers or unusual bruising promptly if you are on an immune-suppressing medicine. Tell your doctor about any infection, and before any vaccination. Methotrexate for arthritis is taken ONCE A WEEK. Taking it daily by mistake is dangerous — check the day on your pack.

Do not take Kinetozyme if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active serious infection, or with severe liver or bone-marrow disease. Several of these medicines must not be used in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about all other medicines, especially anti-inflammatory painkillers and antibiotics. Live vaccines are generally avoided while on immune-suppressing treatment.

How to store Kinetozyme

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Kinetozyme

Keep every monitoring blood test appointment. Carry a note of the medicine and its schedule, especially for weekly dosing.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SYSTOPIC LAB

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory

Drug class:

Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent