U.S. Brand Names

Creon®; ku-zyme® HP; Lipram 4500; Lipram-CR; Lipram-PN; Lipram-UL; Palcaps; Pancrease® MT; Pancrecarb MS®; Pangestyme™ CN; Pangestyme™ EC; Pangestyme™ MT; Pangestyme™ UL; Panocaps; Panocaps MT; Panokase®; Panokase® 16; Plaretase® 8000; Ultracaps MT; Ultrase®; Ultrase® MT; Viokase®

Canadian Brand Names

Cotazym®; Creon®; Pancrease®; Pancrease® MT; Ultrase®; Ultrase® MT; Viokase®

Dosage Forms

• This medicine is available as a capsule, a long-acting capsule, a powder, and a tablet.

Pharmacologic Category

Enzyme

Is it safe for my child to take this medicine?

• Not if your child has an allergy to pancrelipase, pork, or any other part of this medicine.

• Be sure to let healthcare provider know if your child has any allergies or reactions to medicine, food preservatives, or dyes. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected your child. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• Not if your child has any irritation of the pancreas.

Why does my child need this medicine?

• This medicine is used to help digestion when the pancreas is not working properly.

How does this medicine work?

• Pancrelipase acts as an enzyme replacement.

• It aids in digestion of proteins, starches, and fats.

How is this medicine given?

• Give this medicine with food.

• Have your child swallow long-acting products whole. Encourage your child not to chew, break, or crush.

• You may sprinkle contents of capsule on soft food or liquid. Encourage your child not to chew.

• Encourage your child to drink plenty of nonaffeine-containing liquid every day unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.

• Have your child follow diet plan as recommended by healthcare provider.

How long does this medicine take to work?

• It may take several weeks to see the full effect.

What do I do if my child misses a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• Give a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your child's regular schedule.

What safety measures should I take while my child is using this medicine?

• Use caution if changing brand. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Avoid breathing in powder.

• Do not spill powder on skin. Can irritate your skin.

• Check your child's medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Bloating.

• Gas.

• Belly pain.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals and frequent mouth care may help. Older children may suck hard, sugar-free candy.

• Diarrhea.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• For the occurrence of side effects.

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

When should I call my child's healthcare provider?

• If any of this information causes you to be concerned, any of the common side effects occur, or if your child's symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine.

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• If your child shows signs of a life-threatening reaction, call healthcare provider immediately. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or if your child exhibits any other unusual behavior.

• If your child has difficulty breathing.

• If your child has severe nausea or vomiting.

• If your child develops a rash.

• No improvement in condition or if you believe your child's condition is worse.

General statements

• If your child has a life-threatening allergy, he/she should wear an allergy identification bracelet at all times.

• This medicine is available by prescription only. If there are refills, contact your pharmacy. If no refills remain, you may need to contact your child's healthcare provider.

• This medicine should be thrown out when your child no longer needs it or if the medicine becomes outdated.

• Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Many medications interact with other medications. Keep a list of all your child's medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to your child's healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with your child's healthcare provider before giving him/her any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

• Medicine can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Follow directions given by healthcare provider.

Created: 2006-10-16 12:21:17.0

Modified: 2008-01-30 13:53:02.0

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