Indications - Pancreatin is employed for the treatment of patients with Chronic pancreatitis Cystic fibrosis/Mucoviscidosis Following partial or complete pancreatectomy Total gastrectomy Steatorrhea Somatostatinoma Celiac disease and Other conditions associated with pancreatic insufficiency
Dosage & Administration - 2-3 tablets to be swallowed whole with little water immediately after or during meal. Or as directed by the physician
Side Effects - The most frequent side effects are gastrointestinal including nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Buccal and perianal soreness may occur, particularly in infants. Hypersensitivity reactions manifested by sneezing, lacrimation or skin rashes have been reported.
Contraindications - Pancreatin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pancreatin should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Pancreatin is administered to a nursing mother.