Pancreatin 20000 Laves micro gastro-resistant capsules, 100 pcs

Description of the drug

Pancreatin 20,000 Laves® Micro is a medicine that contains digestive enzymes from the porcine pancreas.These enzymes are also known as pancreatic powder or pancreatin and aid digestion.The preparation consists of small enteric-coated microfilm tablets that slowly release the pancreas powder in the intestine.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas 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).

Mode of action

The enzymes in the preparation digest the food as it passes through the intestines.To ensure thorough mixing of the enzymes with food, the medicine should be taken during or immediately after a meal or snack.

Active ingredients and ingredients

One 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

The dosage is given in lipase units and depends on the severity of the disease, weight, diet and fat content in the stool.The usual dose for a meal is between 25,000 and 80,000 lipase units, and for a snack it is half the dose for a meal.The total daily dose should not exceed certain limits.Children may receive an adjusted dose depending on age and weight.

Intake

The medicine should always be taken during or immediately after a meal or snack.The capsules should be swallowed whole with sufficient liquid.They must not be crushed or chewed.If swallowing is difficult, the capsules can be opened carefully and the microfilm-coated tablets can be swallowed whole with sufficient liquid.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.Patients with cystic fibrosis should exercise particular caution.If you experience an allergic reaction, you should stop taking it and consult a doctor.The medicine has no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

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.The preparation can be used during breastfeeding.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.