Metabolism
- Active ingredient (INN)
- pancreatin
- Composition (active ingredients)
- pancreatin with minimal enzymatic activity: amylase - 4200 U, lipase - 3500 U, protease - 250 U
- Фармакотерапевтическая группа
- digestive enzyme
- Pharmacotherapeutic group
- enteric tablets, film-coated 3500 U
- Сonditions of supply
- no prescription
Indications
Taking pancreatin significantly reduces the symptoms of pancreatic enzyme deficiency, including abdominal pain, flatulence, changes in stool frequency and consistency, regardless of the etiology of the disease. The enzymes of the pancreas, which are part of the drug, are released from the tablet in the alkaline medium of the small intestine, as they are protected from the action of gastric juice by the enteric coating. Facilitate the breakdown of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, which leads to their complete absorption in the small intestine.- disorders of the enzymatic (exocrine) function of the pancreas in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by indigestion
- to improve food digestion in patients with normal gastrointestinal tract function with nutritional inaccuracies
Dosage regimen
The dose of the drug is determined individually, depending on the degree of digestive disorders.
- Adults
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1-2 tablets before meals inside, without chewing and drinking water (the effectiveness of the drug may decrease when chewed and pancreatic enzymes, when released, can irritate the oral mucosa). If necessary, additionally take 2-4 tablets during meals. In the case when higher doses of pancreatin are required, a doctor's consultation is necessary to prescribe other enzyme preparations with a higher dosage, depending on the symptoms (for example, a decrease in the severity of steatorrhea, abdominal pain). The duration of treatment can vary from several days (if the digestive process is disturbed due to an error in the diet) to several months or years (if constant replacement therapy is necessary
In children, the drug is used as directed by a doctor.
