Creon
indicated to manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency to support nutrient digestion.
Strengths: 150mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Nutrizym
- Therapeutic class
Digestive Enzyme
- Pharmacological class
Pancreatic Enzyme
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to porcine proteins
- Minor side effects
abdominal pain; nausea
- Moderate side effects
diarrhoea; constipation
- Serious side effects
fibrosing colonopathy — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Gastro-resistant capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Viatris
- Onset Time
during digestion
- Duration
duration of meal
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C in the original container.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy/breastfeeding: no known adverse effects; safe to use as directed.
Precautions and warnings
swallow whole; maintain adequate hydration; watch for symptoms of fibrosing colonopathy
Patient summary
indicated to manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency to support nutrient digestion.
Mechanism of action
Contains a mixture of lipases, proteases, and amylases that supplement depleted pancreatic enzymes, aiding in the breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the digestive tract.
Creon
indicated to manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency to support nutrient digestion.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Pancrelipase
- Listed indication(s): Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Available option
- 30 tablets - 150 mg1495-150-mg-17863