Pancrelipase (Oral Route)

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Pancrelipase (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Creon
  • Palcaps
  • Pancreaze
  • Pancrelipase
  • Pangestyme EC
  • Panocaps
  • Pertzye
  • Ultracaps
  • Ultresa
  • Viokace
  • Zenpep

Canadian Brand Names

  • Viokase

Description

Pancrelipase is used to help improve food digestion in certain conditions (e.g., cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis) where the pancreas is not working properly.

Pancrelipase contains the enzymes needed for the digestion of proteins, starches, and fats.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule, Delayed Release
  • Tablet
  • Tablet, Chewable
  • Powder
  • Capsule
Before Using
DR601061 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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