Pancreatin



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  • Contains / Salt: Pancreatin


Pancreatin Information

Pancreatin is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pancreatitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Pancreatin have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Pancreatin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Pancreatin include Blurred vision, Dry Mouth, Flushing. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pancreatin as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Pancreatin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Pancreatin's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Pancreatin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pancreatin related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Pancreatin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Pancreatin with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pancreatin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Pancreatin Benefits & Uses

Pancreatin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Pancreatin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Pancreatitis
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 units/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose must be taken with every meal
Geriatric
  • Disease: Pancreatitis
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 units/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose must be taken with every meal
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Pancreatitis
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 units/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose must be taken with every meal
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Pancreatitis
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 units/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Below 4 years old should take 1000 units/kg/meal

Pancreatin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pancreatin safe for pregnant women?


    Pancreatin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Pancreatin again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Pancreatin safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Pancreatin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Pancreatin on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Liver?


    Pancreatin does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Pancreatin for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Pancreatin with Other Drugs

Pancreatin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Pancreatin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pancreatin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Pancreatin

  • Is this Pancreatin habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Pancreatin has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Pancreatin as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Pancreatin only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Pancreatin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Pancreatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pancreatin


    You can take Pancreatin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pancreatin


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pancreatin with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Creon (pancrelipase)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 670



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