| Brand Name | Creon |
| Generic Name | Pancrelipase |
| Drug Class | Pancreatic Enzyme Supplement |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | AbbVie Inc. |
| Indications | Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency |
| Type | Capsule |
| Doses | Varies by weight and meals |
| Route | Oral |
| Side Effects | Abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea |
| Interactions | Antacids, iron supplements |
| Overdose | Seek help for severe abdominal pain |
| Missed Dose | Take missed dose as soon as possible |
| Contraindications | Pork allergy, acute pancreatitis |
| Alternatives | Zenpep, Pertzye |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available |
| Patient Assistance Program | Available |
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Pancrelipase is a replacement enzyme of the digestive system used in patients that lack pancreatic-sufficiency like cystic fibrosis or chronic pancreatitis.
The pancrelipase is ingested in order to digest and absorb the fats, proteins and carbohydrates of the nutrients which aid in the digestion and absorption of the nutrients by the patients that have low concentration of pancreatic enzymes.
Pancrelipase is linked to the prevalence of the side effects of abdominal discomfort, bloating, and diarrhea. Your health care provider must be informed about some of the side effects such as abdominal pain.
Pancrelipase is likely to be consumed with food or snacks to simplify the task of the digestive process. Missing the dose that was administered to you by the health care giver is not advised.
The pancrelipase would also be administered to the children with the pancreatic insufficiency but a medical expert would be required to ensure that the dosage is observed to the letter.
It is not being late to take a dose, so as to take it, when the time of taking the second dose comes in mind. Do not take two doses at once.
The pancreatic lipase can remove the undigested food that is known to cause bloating in the intestines, thus it increases the digestion of food.
Pregnancy in which Pancrelipase is being used should not be taken without the consent of your doctor because the application of Pancrelipase is not shown to be clearly applicable to pregnancy.
The side effects of pancrelipase are long term diarrhea, constipation or nausea. Never exceed the dosage.
Pancreatic insufficiency that relies on the severity of the disease is the dose of Pancrelipase. Depending on the condition you are experiencing, your doctor will prescribe you the appropriate dosage.
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