Can infants take digestive enzymes

Digestive enzymes are not usually recommended for infants. Digestive enzyme drugs mainly refer to drugs such as Compound Digestive Enzymes, which are composed of a variety of digestive enzymes such as pancreatic protease, pancreatic lipase, amylase, etc., and are usually used in clinics for treating disorders such as loss of appetite and indigestion. Compound Digestive Enzymes may cause adverse reactions such as vomiting nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and palpitations when used, and are usually not recommended for children under 7 years of age. Children’s digestive system is still not well developed and is in the developmental stage, exogenous use of digestive enzymes will affect the normal secretion of enzymes in the body, and even affect the normal development of children’s digestive system. Digestive enzymes should be swallowed directly with water, and should not be chewed or crushed to avoid enzyme degradation. However, infants have limited swallowing function and find it difficult to swallow the whole tablet, therefore, the use of digestive enzymes is not recommended for infants. If an infant develops digestive problems, it is recommended that he or she seek medical attention and receive active treatment. Digestive enzymes should be used by consulting a doctor in advance and taking them strictly according to the doctor’s instructions, and should not be used on their own to avoid delaying or even aggravating the condition.