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Generic & Brand Name : Source: (MedicineNet)

Brand Name : Cotazym-S, Creon, Pancrease, Pancron, Protilase, Ultrase, Zymase
Generic Name : PANCRELIPASE - ORAL ENTERIC COATED CAPSULE (pan-kreh-LIP-aze)

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking pancrelipase, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to pancrelipase, any other medications, or pork products. If you are taking Ultrase® brand capsules, tell your doctor if you are allergic to simethicone. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention iron products. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have ever had surgery on your intestine and if you have or have ever had any disease of the pancreas that comes and goes, a blockage in your intestine at birth or later in life, short bowel syndrome (intestine shortened by surgery or infection), or inflammatory bowel disease (conditions such as Crohn's disease that cause swelling of the intestine and diarrhea or constipation). tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking pancrelipase, call your doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Pancrelipase may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: diarrhea; constipation; upset stomach; vomiting; stomach cramps ; bloating; gas; irritation around the anus. Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: rash or other signs of allergic reaction ; diarrhea that is bloody or does not go away; black, tarry stools; stomach pain, cramps, or swelling; pain or swelling in joints, especially the big toe . Pancrelipase may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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Further Reading on pancrease
  • Cystic Fibrosis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Cystic fibrosis treatment is different for everyone but usually involves a combination of medicine ...involves: Digestive enzyme replacement therapy (such as with Creon or Pancrease ), to help the...
  • Lipase ( WebMD )
    A lipase test measures the amount of this enzyme in a blood sample...do not have any problems with your pancreas. A test for amylase, another enzyme produced by the pancrease , is often done at the same...

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