Description and Brand Names
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Descriptions
Pancrelipase is used to treat patients who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency). Pancrelipase tablet is used in combination with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in patients who have long-term swelling of the pancreas (chronic pancreatitis) or who have had some or all of their pancreas removed (pancreatectomy).
Pancrelipase contains a mixture of digestive enzymes (eg, lipases, proteases, and amylases) needed for the digestion of proteins, starches, and fats.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2024
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