Creon 25 000
Creon contains pancreatic enzymes that help your body digest food if your pancreas isn't making enough.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the exact dose based on your condition, weight, and diet. Typically, it ranges from 500–1000 lipase units/kg per meal for children and 25,000–80,000 lipase units per meal for adults with other pancreatic conditions.
Method
Take capsules whole with or immediately after a meal or snack. Do not crush or chew the capsules. If swallowing is difficult, open the capsule and mix the granules with a small amount of soft, acidic food (e.g., yogurt, apple sauce) or acidic liquid (e.g., juice) and swallow immediately. Remember to drink plenty of fluids daily.
Your doctor will set your maximum daily dose. Do not exceed 10,000 lipase units per kg of body weight per day without medical advice, especially if you have cystic fibrosis.
Possible Side Effects
- •abdominal pain
- •nausea
- •vomiting
- •constipation
- •flatulence
- •diarrhea
- •rash
Important Warnings
- Do not use Creon if you are allergic to products from pigs or any other ingredients in the medicine.
- If you have cystic fibrosis and take high doses (over 10,000 lipase units/kg/day) and experience unusual or worsening stomach symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will decide if Creon is right for you.
- Do not crush or chew the capsules or their contents. This can irritate your mouth and change how the medicine works.
- Remember to drink plenty of fluids daily when using Creon.