Pancreatin 20000 Laves micro gastro-resistant capsules, 50 pcs

Description of the drug

Pancreatin 20,000 Laves® Micro is a medicine that contains digestive enzymes from the porcine pancreas, also known as pancreas powder or pancreatin.This preparation is used to replace digestive enzymes in digestive disorders caused by inadequate or missing pancreatic function, a so-called exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.The microencapsulation of the enzymes protects them from stomach acid and enables them to be easily distributed in the chyme.It also offers the option of opening the capsule and swallowing the contents whole with plenty of water if swallowing the capsule is difficult.

Area of application

This medicine is used to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.In this condition, the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to digest food.The preparation can be used in children, adolescents and adults.Treatment improves symptoms such as greasy stools, abdominal pain, flatulence and stool frequency (diarrhea or constipation).No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each enteric-coated hard capsule contains 195.2 mg of porcine pancreas powder (pancreatin) with a lipase activity of 20,000 Ph.Eur. units, an amylase activity of at least 15,000 Ph.Eur. units and a protease activity of at least 900 Ph.Eur. units.In addition, the preparation contains the following excipients: cellulose, microcrystalline, crospovidone, Eudragit L 30 D-55, gelatin, magnesium stearate, montan glycol wax, sodium dodecyl sulfate, polysorbate 80, silicon dioxide, highly disperse, simeticon emulsion, simeticon, methylcellulose, sorbic acid, water, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate and 23 mgTotal sodium ion.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to pancreatin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.The dosage is given in lipase units and depends on the severity of your disease, your weight, your diet and the fat content in your stool.Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose for you.

For children under 4 years of age, the usual starting dose is 1,000 lipase units per kilogram of body weight per meal.For children aged 4 and over, the usual starting dose is 500 lipase units per kilogram of body weight per meal.In adolescents and adults, weight-based enzyme dosage should begin at 500 lipase units per kilogram of body weight per meal.The usual meal dose is between 25,000 and 80,000 lipase units, and the snack dose is half the meal dose.

Your total daily dosage should not exceed 2,500 lipase units per kilogram of body weight per meal, 10,000 lipase units per kilogram of body weight per day, or 4,000 lipase units per gram of fat intake.

Intake

Always take this medicine during or immediately after a meal or snack.The capsules should be swallowed whole with sufficient liquid.Do not crush or chew the capsules as this may cause irritation in the mouth or change how they work in the body.If it is difficult for you to swallow the capsules, you can open them carefully and swallow the microfilm-coated tablets whole with sufficient liquid.Do not mix the microfilm tablets in non-acidic food or liquid, crush or chew them, as this may also cause irritation in the mouth or change the way they work in the body.Make sure the medicine is swallowed completely and that no microfilm tablets remain in your mouth.

Patient information

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.A rare intestinal disorder called fibrosing colonopathy has been reported in patients with cystic fibrosis taking high-dose pancreas powder products.Tell your doctor if you have cystic fibrosis and have unusual abdominal discomfort or changes in abdominal symptoms.If an allergic reaction occurs, stop treatment and talk to your doctor.Mouth pain, irritation, bleeding and mouth ulceration may occur if the capsules are chewed and/or held in the mouth for too long.Rinsing your mouth and drinking a glass of water can help when the first signs of mouth irritation appear.

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.Your doctor will decide whether you can take the medicine during pregnancy.The preparation can be used during breastfeeding.