Precautions

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It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

This medicine may cause a serious bowel disorder called fibrosing colonopathy, especially if taken at a high dose for a long time in children with cystic fibrosis. Check with your doctor right away if you have bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting.

This medicine may increase the uric acid levels in the blood (hyperuricemia). Check with your doctor right away if you have joint pain, stiffness, or swelling, lower back, side, or stomach pain, or swelling of the feet or lower legs.

This medicine is made from the pancreas of pigs. Some pigs organs have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them, although the risk is low. All are tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis and asthma, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, or trouble breathing or swallowing after using this medicine.

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Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2024

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