Pangrol 10000 hard capsules with gastro-resistant coated skin, 50 pieces

Application

This medicine belongs to the group of pancreatic enzyme preparations.It contains pancreatic digestive enzymes that help break down fat, starch, and protein in food.The enzymes are contained in capsules with gastric acid-resistant microtablets that are released in the stomach and mix with the food to transport the enzymes evenly into the small intestine.

The preparation is used to treat digestive disorders caused by inadequate pancreatic function.It is suitable for adults, teenagers and children.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each capsule contains 106.5 mg of porcine pancreas powder, which includes the following enzymes: 10,000 PhEur units of triacylglycerol lipase, amylase and proteases.In addition, the preparation contains the following excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, quinoline yellow, croscarmellose sodium salt, iron (III) hydroxide oxide x water, iron (III) oxide, Eudragit L 30 D-55, gelatin, indigo carmine, magnesium stearate (vegetable), hydrogenated castor oil, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, Simeticon emulsion 30%, talc,Titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate and 1 mmol total sodium ion.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to pork pancreas powder or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.The product should also not be used if you are allergic to pork protein, as the pancreas powder it contains comes from the pancreas of pigs.

Dosage

The dose must be adjusted individually and, taking into account the quantity and composition of meals, should not exceed the enzyme dose necessary for adequate fat digestion.The dose should only be increased under medical supervision and should be aimed at improving the symptoms of the disease.

The recommended dose for adults and adolescents is 20,000 to 75,000 units per meal (equivalent to 2 to 7 capsules) or 10,000 to 25,000 units per snack (equivalent to 1 to 2 capsules).For infants and children, the recommended starting dose is 10,000 to 20,000 Ph. Eur. units per meal.

The duration of use depends on the course of the disease.The preparation is suitable for long-term treatment.As long as the digestive weakness persists, continuous administration of the medication is necessary.

Intake

Take the preparation with meals with plenty of liquid, such as fruit juice.If you cannot swallow the whole capsules, you can open the capsules by pulling them apart and mixing the contents with a small amount of liquid or soft food that you can swallow without chewing.Swallow this immediately after mixing and without chewing.Drink a glass of water or juice afterwards to ensure all the medicine is washed down.

Do not mix the capsule contents with alkaline foods or drinks such as milk, ice cream or tea.Neither the capsules nor their contents should be chewed.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.If these active enzymes are not taken as directed, they can irritate the mucous membranes in the oral cavity when released there.Therefore, the capsules and/or their contents must be swallowed whole without chewing.

The medicine has no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.This medicine can be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.As far as is known, there is no risk to the fetus or baby.However, you must strictly adhere to the prescribed dose.

Notes

Care must be taken to swallow the preparation whole, as it contains active enzymes that, when released into the oral cavity, e.g.B. by chewing, which can lead to damage to the mucous membrane.

The absorption of folic acid can be reduced by taking finished medicines containing pancreas powder, so additional folic acid intake may be necessary.

The effect of the blood sugar-lowering active ingredients acarbose and miglitol can be reduced by taking the preparation at the same time.

In individual cases, immediate-type allergic reactions and allergic reactions of the digestive tract have been described after taking pancreas powder. If this allergic reaction occurs, the preparation must be stopped immediately and a doctor must be consulted as soon as possible.

In patients with cystic fibrosis, the formation of narrowings in the large intestine has been described in individual cases after administration of high doses of pancreas powder.

The preparation must not be taken in acute pancreatitis or an acute attack of chronic pancreatitis during the florid phase of the disease.