8X Pancreatin's proteolytic enzymes, especially chymotrypsin and pancreatin, have been used successfully for redness, swelling and inflammation associated with infection, free radical pathology (neoplasm), ulcers, pre/post - surgery, asthma, and other conditions where excessive mucus is present. 8X Pancreatin has also been found to be effective with increased uric acid (gout), herpes zoster (shingles), spinal disc injury, parasitic infection, and biofilms.