Bromelain-is an enzyme found in pineapple juice and in the pineapple stem.

Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple juice and in the pineapple stem. People use it for medicine. Bromelain is used for reducing swelling (inflammation), especially of the nose and sinuses, after surgery or injury.

Bromelain-is an enzyme found in pineapple juice and in the pineapple stem.

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Bromelain reduces inflammation by interfering with the enzymatic synthesis involved in the metabolic pathway of arachidonic acid thus results in increased bleeding time and prevention or reduced inflammation.

As directed by physician

Used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, inflammation, hay fever, ulcerative colitis, debridement and shortening of labor.

• Bromelain may interact with amoxicillin, tetracycline group of antibiotics, anticoagulants, anti-platelet drugs including NSAIDs.
• As a phytoproduct, Bromelain may interact with angelica, ginger, aniseed, asafoetida, chamomile, celery, alfalfa, willow, fenugreek, red clover, licorice, chestnut, poplar, quassia, zinc, potato and soybean.

This drug is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to fennel, pineapple, grass pollen, carrot, cypress pollen, celery and synthetic Bromelain products/supplements.

Store below 25°C.

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Precautions

Stop taking Bromelain at least two weeks prior to a scheduled surgery to avoid bleeding risks.