Creopase Benefits & Uses

Creopase is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pancreatitis

Other Benefits

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Cystic Fibrosis

Creopase 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Creopase Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Creopase is used -

Mild

Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Diarrhoea
Urticaria
Headache

Common

Blurred vision
Dry Mouth
Flushing

Creopase Related Warnings

Is the use of Creopase safe for pregnant women?

Creopase may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Creopase, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Creopase safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Creopase on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Creopase will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Creopase on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Creopase on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Creopase on the Liver?

Using Creopase does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Creopase on the Heart?

Using Creopase does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Creopase with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Folic Acid

Acarbose

Quinapril

Calcium Carbonate

Creopase Contraindications

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

Pancreatitis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Creopase

Is this Creopase habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Creopase is addictive.

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

Creopase will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Creopase only as per medical advice.

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

Creopase is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Creopase Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Creopase

You can take Creopase with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Creopase

Information about the interaction of Creopase and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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

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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