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 is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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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.
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.
What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Kidneys?
Pancreatin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Liver?
Using Pancreatin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pancreatin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Pancreatin for the heart.
Pancreatin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pancreatin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pancreatin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Pancreatin has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Pancreatin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pancreatin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pancreatin
Taking Pancreatin with food does not cause any problems.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
