Pancrelipase(pan kre ly’ pase)
Creon Delayed-Release CapsulesDNC, Pancreaze Delayed-Release CapsulesDNC, PertyzeDNC, UltresaDNC, ViokaceDNC
PREGNANCY CATEGORY C
Drug Class
Digestive enzyme
Therapeutic Actions
Replacement of pancreatic enzymes: Helps to digest and absorb fat, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Indications
Replacement therapy in patients with deficient exocrine pancreatic secretions, cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, postpancreatectomy, ductal obstructions, pancreatic insufficiency, steatorrhea or malabsorption syndrome, and postgastrectomy
Presumptive test for pancreatic function
Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindicated with allergy to any component, pork products; acute pancreatitis; acute exacerbations of chronic pancreatitis.
Use cautiously with pregnancy, lactation, gout, renal impairment, hyperuricemia.
Available Forms
DR capsulesDNC—3,000, 4,200, 5,000, 6,000, 8,000, 10,500, 12,000, 13,800, 16,000, 16,800, 20,700, 21,000, 23,000, 24,000; tabletsDNC—10,440, 12,880
