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.

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Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2024

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