Creon, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pancreatitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Creon have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Creon depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Creon also has some side effects, the most common being Blurred vision, Dry Mouth, Flushing. Some other side effects of Creon have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Creon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Creon has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Creon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Creon are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Creon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Creon is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Creon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Creon is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Creon safe for pregnant women?
Creon may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Creon again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Creon safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Creon for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Creon on the Kidneys?
Creon is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Creon on the Liver?
Creon is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Creon on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Creon for the heart.
Creon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Creon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Creon habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Creon has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Creon does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Creon is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Creon is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Creon
It is safe to take Creon with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Creon
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Creon with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
