Enzymatic preparation of anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory activity. the mode of action of alpha-amylase in inflammatory edema is characterized by: - hydrolysis with polysaccharides inflammatory exudate, making it more fluid - inhibition of abnormal capillary permeability (which is increased during the first stage of inflammation) by decreasing the output of liquids from vessels allowing easier edema resorption.dose:infants and children up to 3 years of age (15 kg): 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 3 times a day (5 ml of syrup contain u. iepc 1000) children over 3 years of age (> 15 kg): 1 tablespoon (10 ml) 3 times per day (10 ml syrup contain u.ceip 2000) adults: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) 3 times a day. (15 ml syrup contain 3.000 u.ceip).