Pancreatin #60

Pancreatin user manual

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Tablets Pancreatin belong to the pharmacological group of drugs enzyme preparations. They are used to improve the digestive process with exocrine insufficiency of the pancreas or glands of the mucous membrane of the small intestine.

Form of issue and composition

Tablets Pancreatin have a round shape, biconvex surface and pink staining. They are covered with an enteric film membrane. The main active substance of the drug is pancreatin, its content in one tablet corresponds to 8000 ED of lipase, 5600 units of ED amylase, as well as 570 ED of proteases. It also includes auxiliary components, which include:
    Microcrystalline cellulose.
    Povidone.
    Croscarmellose sodium.
    Silica colloidal anhydrous.
    Talc.
    Propylene glycol.
    Magnesium stearate.
    Carmoisin.
    Copolymer of methacrylic acid.
    Sodium chloride.
    Titanium dioxide.
Tablets Pancreatin are packaged in a blister for 10 pieces. Cardboard pack contains 2 blisters and instruction on the use of the drug.

pharmachologic effect

The active substance tablets Pancreatin contains digestive enzymes that facilitate the process of digesting food:
    Lipase - splits fats to fatty acids and glycerin.
    Amylase - splits carbohydrates to their monomers (glucose).
    Proteases are enzymes that are responsible for the breakdown of proteins in the lumen of the intestine to amino acids.
Due to this, after taking the drug, the symptoms of digestive disorders decrease (abdominal weight, its swelling, diarrhea), which develops due to the inclusion in the digestive process of the enzyme systems of the microflora of the intestinal tract.
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Indications for use

Tablet taking Pancreatin is indicated to improve the process of digestion of food in such cases:
    Chronic pancreatitis with insufficiency of the exocrine function of the pancreas.
    Inflammation of the intestine with a violation of the synthesis of digestive enzymes with glands of its mucous membrane.
    Cystic fibrosis - congenital pathology, accompanied by deficiency of glands of external secretion.
    Condition after surgical resection (partial removal) of the stomach and duodenum.
    Accuracy in the diet with the use of fatty foods, mostly of animal origin.
Also, the drug is used during the preparation of the digestive tract for instrumental research (radiography, ultrasound).

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications for taking pancreatin tablets are acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis in the acute stage, individual intolerance of the drug components. Before taking pills, pancreatin should be checked for contraindications.

Dosing and Administration

Pancreatin tablets are taken orally during meals. They are not chewed and washed down with enough water. Dosage depends on the severity of digestive enzyme deficiency in the cavity of the small intestine. Dosage varies from 1-2 tablets 3-4 times a day in the case of using hard-to-digest food to 3-4 tablets 3-4 times a day in the presence of deficiency of digestive enzymes. The duration of the course of pancreatin tablets depends on the pathology and is determined by the doctor individually.

Side effects

Against the background of taking pancreatin tablets, it is possible to develop unwanted reactions from various organs and systems:
    Digestive system - a feeling of discomfort or pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, constipation. Children may develop perianal irritation.
    Metabolism - hyperurericia (increased excretion of uric acid), after taking the drug in high doses, it is possible to increase the level of uric acid in the blood.
    Allergic reactions - rarely develop skin manifestations in the form of rash and itching.
With the development of side effects, the doctor decides to cancel the drug on an individual basis, depending on their nature and severity.

special instructions

Before you start taking pancreatin tablets, you should carefully read the instructions for the drug. There are several specific indications that are important to pay attention to, they include:
    For the treatment of cystic fibrosis, the dose of the drug is selected individually, depending on the severity of the deficiency of digestive enzymes, as well as the nature of the food consumed.
    Prolonged use of the drug can worsen the process of absorption of iron in the blood, so there may be a need for additional intake of iron preparations.
    The use of pancreatin tablets in cystic fibrosis in high therapeutic dosages can lead to the development of stricture of the large intestine.
    In case the drug is used together with antacids (medicines that reduce the level of acidity of gastric juice), the effectiveness of pancreatin tablets may be reduced.
    The use of pancreatin tablets for pregnant women is possible only on strict medical indications after the appropriate appointment of a doctor.
    The use of the drug in children can provoke the development of constipation.
    There are no data on the effect of the drug on the activity of the cerebral cortex.
In the pharmacy network, pancreatin tablets are dispensed without a doctor's prescription. If you have any doubts or questions regarding their use, you should consult your doctor.

Overdose

If the recommended therapeutic dose of pancreatin tablets is significantly exceeded, an increase in the level of uric acid in the blood may be possible. In this case, symptomatic therapy is performed.

Analogues of Pancreatin Tablets

The composition and therapeutic effect similar to pancreatin tablets is Mezim.

Terms and conditions of storage

Shelf life of pills Pancreatin is 3 years from the date of manufacture. The drug should be stored in a dark, dry place inaccessible to children at an air temperature of no more than + 25 ° C.