Blocked tube

Blocked tube – using pancreatic enzymes

• Doctor must prescribe a cotazyme capsule (pancreatic enzyme).
• Cotazyme capsules are available at a pharmacy.
• Sodium bicarbonate 1 tablet (325mg) or ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• Warm water
• Syringe (60ml)
• Small cup

1. Try to unblock tube with warm water using a firm push/pull action.
2. Pull out as much of the contents of the tube as you can.
3. Place contents of cotazyme capsule (just the powder) & crush sodium bicarb tablet (baking soda) into cup.
4. Add 10-15ml of warm water to the powders and mix very well.
5. Draw up this solution into the syringe (60ml).
6. Put the solution into the blocked tube and let it sit for 15-30 min.
7. You can “milk” the tubing to move the solution through the tube.
8. Flush the tube with warm water using the push/pull action.
9. If tube is still blocked – repeat above. You may leave the solution in place for one (1) hour.
10. If two (2) attempts to unclog the tube do not work – contact your doctor.