Creon 35 000
Creon provides enzymes that help your body digest food when your pancreas doesn't produce enough of its own.
Form
enterokapseli, kova
Active Ingredient
Pancreas powder
Manufacturer
Viatris Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right amount of Creon to take, based on your illness, weight, and diet.
Method
Take Creon capsules with a meal or snack. Swallow capsules whole with water or juice. If you cannot swallow the capsule, open it and mix the contents with a small amount of acidic food like yogurt or applesauce, or an acidic drink like apple juice. Swallow this mix immediately without chewing.
Important
Do not take more Creon than your doctor prescribes. The maximum daily dose is 10,000 lipase units per kilogram of body weight.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Bloating
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Rash
Important Warnings
- Do not take Creon if you are allergic to pancreatin (pork protein) or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you have cystic fibrosis and take high doses (over 10,000 lipase units per kg per day) and experience new or unusual stomach problems, tell your doctor right away.
- Do not chew or hold the capsules or their contents in your mouth, as this can cause irritation or damage to your mouth.
- If your symptoms do not improve within 5 days or get worse, contact your doctor.