PANCREATIN

(PAN kree a tin) Brand: Hi-Vegi-Lip, Pancreatin 4X

What is the most significant information I must know about pancreatin?

• Pancreatin is generally taken with meals and snacks and a full glass of water. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• Do not keep the pancreatin tablet in your mouth. The medicine may irritate the internal of your mouth.

• Do not change brands of pancreatin without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist. Some brands of pancreatin are interchangeable while others are not. Ask your pharmacist which brands or generic forms can be substituted for another.

• Pancreatin may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes a particular diet. It is very significant to follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You must become very familiar with the list of foods you must ate or avoid to help control your condition.

• Do not take pancreatin with another digestive enzymes that your doctor has not prescribed.

• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as swollen or painful joints, urinating more than normal, or painful or difficult urination.

• If you miss a doze of this medicine, skip the missed doze and wait before your following scheduled doze to take the medication. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What is pancreatin?

• Pancreatin is a combination of digestive enzymes (proteins). These enzymes are normally produced by the pancreas and are significant in the digestion of fats, proteins, and sugars.

• Pancreatin is used to replace digestive enzymes when the pancreas does not manufacture satis on its own. Determined medical conditions can reason this lack of enzymes, including cystic fibrosis, chronic inflammation of the pancreas, pancreatic cancer, or pancreas surgery.

• Pancreatin may also be used to treat a condition called steatorrhea (loose, fatty stools).

• Pancreatin may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking pancreatin?

• You must not take pancreatin if you are allergic to pork proteins, or if you are also taking any of the next medications:

· amylase;

· pancrelipase (Cotazym, Creon, Kutrase, Lipram, Panokase, Ultrase); or

· miglitol (Glyset).

• If you have determined conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely use this medicine. Till using pancreatin, speak your doctor if you have:

· a sudden onset of pancreatitis; or

· worsening of chronic pancreatic disease.

• This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether pancreatin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take pancreatin?

• Take this medicine exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Pancreatin is generally taken with meals and snacks. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• Take pancreatin with a full glass of water.

• Do not keep the pancreatin tablet in your mouth. The medicine may irritate the internal of your mouth.

• It is significant to use pancreatin regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled till you run out of medication completely.

• Call your doctor if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse while you are taking pancreatin.

• Store pancreatin at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Skip the missed doze and wait before your following scheduled doze to take the medication. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

• Always take pancreatin with food.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.

• Overdose symptoms may include diarrhea or stomach pain.

What must I avoid while taking pancreatin?

• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using pancreatin.

What are the possible side effects of pancreatin?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· swollen or painful joints;

· urinating more than normal; or

· painful or difficult urination.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· mild stomach pain or cramps;

· nausea, diarrhea, constipation;

· greasy stools;

· rectal irritation; or

· bloating or gas.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect pancreatin?

• Do not take pancreatin with another digestive enzymes that your doctor has not prescribed.

• There may be another drugs that can interact with pancreatin. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about pancreatin.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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