Fermentol (Pepsin)

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey. Last updated on January 11, 2024

FERMENTOL®

Carter Horner

Pepsin

Digestant

Indications And Clinical Uses: For the relief of mild, acute and chronic dyspepsia without hyperacidity, and as a vehicle for the administration of medicinals compatible with alcohol.

Dosage: 5 mL after meals for chronic indigestion; 30 mL for acute indigestion. As a vehicle, the mixture should contain at least 50% Fermentol, 80% is recommended.

Availability And Storage: Each 30 mL of green-colored, transparent liquid contains: pepsin 100 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: alcohol, D&C Green No. 5 and Yellow No. 10, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH, lactose and sodium cyclamate. Energy: 96 kJ (23 kcal). Sodium:

FERMENTOL® Carter Horner Pepsin Digestant

About Melisa Puckey

Melisa Puckey, BPharm is a New Zealand–registered pharmacist accredited to supply emergency contraception, sildenafil, trimethoprim, chloramphenicol, and clozapine. She has over ten years of experience in community pharmacy, focusing on patient care, medication safety, and treatment accuracy. Her medical writing centers on evidence-based topics including COVID-19, oncology, dermatology, and reproductive health. Melisa is a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand, the Australasian Medical Writers' Association, and the American Medical Writers Association.