Pancreatin Information

Pancreatin is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pancreatitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Pancreatin have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Pancreatin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Pancreatin include Blurred vision, Dry Mouth, Flushing. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pancreatin as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Pancreatin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Pancreatin's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Pancreatin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pancreatin related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Pancreatin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Pancreatin with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pancreatin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Pancreatin Benefits & Uses
Pancreatin Dosage & How to Take
Pancreatin Side Effects
Pancreatin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pancreatin with Other Drugs
Pancreatin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pancreatin
Pancreatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pancreatin Benefits & Uses

Pancreatin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pancreatitis

Other Benefits

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Cystic Fibrosis

Pancreatin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pancreatitis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 units/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose must be taken with every meal
Geriatric	Disease: Pancreatitis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 units/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose must be taken with every meal
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pancreatitis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 units/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose must be taken with every meal
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pancreatitis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 units/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Below 4 years old should take 1000 units/kg/meal

Pancreatin Related Warnings

Is the use of Pancreatin safe for pregnant women?

Pancreatin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Pancreatin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Pancreatin safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Pancreatin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Pancreatin will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Kidneys?

Pancreatin does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Liver?

Using Pancreatin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pancreatin for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pancreatin with Other Drugs

Pancreatin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Folic Acid

Acarbose

Quinapril

Calcium Carbonate

Pancreatin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pancreatin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Pancreatitis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pancreatin

Is this Pancreatin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Pancreatin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Pancreatin as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pancreatin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Pancreatin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pancreatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pancreatin

Taking Pancreatin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pancreatin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pancreatin with alcohol will be.

Unknown