Creon 20 000
Creon contains enzymes that help your body digest food when your pancreas doesn't produce enough.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your individual dose, typically 25,000–80,000 lipase units per meal for adults. For children, the dose is weight-based (1,000 units/kg for under 4 years, 500 units/kg for 4 years and older). For snacks, take half of a meal dose.
Method
Take capsules whole with water or juice with or immediately after a meal or snack. Do not chew or crush. If swallowing is difficult, open the capsule and mix the pellets with a small amount of acidic, soft food (like yogurt or applesauce) or acidic liquid (like apple or orange juice). Swallow immediately and drink more water or juice.
Do not exceed 2,500 lipase units per kg body weight per meal or 10,000 lipase units per kg body weight per day.
Possible Side Effects
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Bloating (swollen abdomen)
- •Diarrhea
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Swelling of face, eyes, lips, hands, or feet
- •Feeling strange or unreal
- •Dizziness
- •Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- •Heart palpitations
- •Fainting or loss of consciousness
- •Severe stomach pain
- •Difficulty passing stools (severe constipation)
- •Severe nausea or vomiting
Important Warnings
- Do not take Creon if you are allergic to pancreatin or any other ingredients in Creon, or to pork protein.
- If you have cystic fibrosis and experience unusual or changed stomach symptoms with high doses, tell your doctor immediately.
- If the pellets come into contact with your mouth, they can cause irritation. Rinse your mouth and drink water if this happens.
- Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- Do not stop taking Creon without talking to your doctor first, as you may need to take it for the rest of your life.
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- Consult a doctor if your condition does not improve after 5 days or if it worsens.