Creon
(pancrelipase)
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Helps breaks down food.
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Creon (pancrelipase) works well breaking down food when your pancreas isn't working well, but you'll need to work with your doctor to find a dose that works best for you.
Quick facts about Creon
- Drug class: Endocrine
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- The sprinkle capsule can be swallowed whole or can be opened up and mixed with applesauce if you have a hard time swallowing pills.
- It's safe to use for children and infants.
- Studies show that Creon (pancrelipase) works well to lower stool frequency and improve stomach pain, gassiness, and stool consistency.
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Downsides
- You need to take Creon (pancrelipase) with every meal and snack.
- It may affect your blood sugar levels so you'll have to check your sugar levels more often if you're diabetic.
- Sometimes you'll need to take another medication with Creon (pancrelipase) for it to work well.
- It can be expensive and there is no generic version.
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Creon (pancrelipase) replaces three important enzymes that are normally made in the pancreas to break down food.
Quick facts about Creon
- Drug class: Endocrine
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Pancreatic insufficiency
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Delayed-release
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See more prices and coupons in your areaWhat to expect when you take Creon (pancrelipase) for Pancreatic insufficiency
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- Possible side effects
- Vomiting
- High blood sugar
- Stomach pain
- Abnormal stool
- Gassy feeling
- Frequent bowel movements
Side effect rates for Creon (pancrelipase)
From 96 clinical trials of Creon when taken for pancreatic insufficiency
- High blood sugar8%8%7%7%
- Vomiting6%6%2%2%
- Dizziness4%4%2%2%
- Cough4%4%
- Low blood sugar4%4%3%3%
- Abdominal pain4%4%3%3%
- Abnormal feces4%4%
- Gassy4%4%
- Frequent bowel movements4%4%
- Common cold4%4%
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The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Creon.
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Risks and Warnings for Creon (pancrelipase)
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- › High dose
- › Long-term use
Creon (pancrelipase) can sometimes cause serious scarring of the colon, especially when used in high doses or for a long time. You should take Creon (pancrelipase) only as directed, and not more than or longer than your doctor recommends.
Common concerns from people taking Creon (pancrelipase)
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- Creon (pancrelipase) should be taken with every meal and snack.
- You need to take Creon (pancrelipase) with every meal and snack.