Pep Sweet25mg
OTC- Generic:
- Aspartame
- Company:
- Sonear Laboratories Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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৳ 7/unit
Pack: ৳ 7
At a glance
Aspartame is a low-calorie artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose and is used in a variety of foods and beverages.
Indications
- Diet supplement and sugar substitute
- Low-calorie food and beverage sweetening
Dosage
Use according to individual taste. 1 pellet is equivalent in sweetness to 1 teaspoon of sugar (approx. 2 calories).
Side effects
- Constipation
- Abdominal discomfort or pain
- Heartburn
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Skin rashes
- Pruritus of the tongue, skin and perianal region
High doses: Steatorrhoea, hyperchloremic acidosis
Precautions & warnings
Serious Precautions:
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): Aspartame contains phenylalanine, which is harmful for PKU patients
- Pregnancy and lactation: Use with caution
- Patients taking certain medications: MAO inhibitors, sedatives, levodopa-containing drugs
- Avoid long-term excessive use (may alter gut microbiome)
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.