pancreatin

Pancreatin seems to help the body break down some foods.

It is important to use pancreatin regularly to get the most benefit.

There may be other drugs that can interact with pancreatin.

Store pancreatin at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Do not change brands of pancreatin without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Be sure to get pancreatin from a trusted source.

Pancreatin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Do not hold the pancreatin tablet in your mouth.

Pancreatin may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes a special diet.

Take pancreatin with a full glass of water.

Pancreatin is usually taken with meals and snacks and a full glass of water.

Some brands of pancreatin are interchangeable while others are not.

Before using pancreatin, tell your doctor if you have:

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using pancreatin.

Pancreatin is safe for people with pancreas problems who cannot digest food properly.

Your pharmacist can provide more information about pancreatin.

However, some pancreatin products contaminated by Salmonella bacteria have caused illness.

Pancrelipase is similar to the drug pancreatin, but has an elevated content of lipase.

Pancreatin is used to replace digestive enzymes when the pancreas does not produce enough on its own.

Does pancreatin Oral have any side effects?

Pancreatin is also used for intestinal gas (flatulence) or as a digestive aid.

Lipase is one of the chemicals contained in pancreatin that helps with digestion.

Do not take pancreatin with other digestive enzymes that your doctor has not prescribed.

Call your doctor if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse while you are taking pancreatin.

It is not known whether pancreatin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.