Pancreatin

Generic name: Pancreatin
Dosage form: oral tablet (-)
Drug class: Digestive enzymes

Usage of Pancreatin

Pancreatin is a combination of digestive enzymes (proteins). These enzymes are normally produced by the pancreas and are important for digesting fats, proteins, and sugars.

Pancreatin is used to replace digestive enzymes when the body does not have enough of its own. Certain medical conditions can cause this lack of enzymes, such as cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or pancreas surgery.

Pancreatin may also be used to treat a condition called steatorrhea (loose, fatty stools).

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

Pancreatin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Pancreatin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

severe stomach pain;

swollen or painful joints; or

any changes in your symptoms.

Common side effects of pancreatin may include:

nausea, mild stomach pain;

diarrhea; or

mild skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Pancreatin

You should not take pancreatin if you are allergic to pork proteins, or if you have a sudden onset of pancreatitis or worsening of a long-term problem with your pancreas.

To make sure pancreatin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

gout;

asthma; or

any allergies.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether pancreatin will harm an unborn baby. Do not use pancreatin without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether pancreatin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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Warnings

You should not take pancreatin if you are allergic to pork proteins, or if you have a sudden onset of pancreatitis or worsening of a long-term problem with your pancreas.

What other drugs will affect Pancreatin

Other drugs may interact with pancreatin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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