Creon 5 (Pancreatic Digestive Enzymes)

What is Creon 5?

Creon is a combination of 3 enzymes, protease, lipase, and amylase. The medication contains digestive enzymes, which are natural substances required by the body to breakdown and digest food. It is used when the pancreas cannot or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the gut to digest food.

What is Creon 5 used for?

Creon is used to treat patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, chronic inflammation of the pancreas, and blockage in the pancreatic ducts.

How does Creon 5 work?

Creon works by replacing those digestive enzymes in the body, which the body produces no more.

How to use Creon 5

Use Creon as per the instructions of your doctor and check the label of medicine to follow the exact dosage instructions. Take Creon orally with each meal or snack as suggested by your doctor.

Do not crush, chew or break the tablet. Swallow it at once. If you have problems swallowing the capsule, open the capsule and mash the contents with any soft food (or a paste like substance) and swallow it immediately. Do not mix the contents with alkaline foods like milk and its products.

You can take the medicine with a glass full of water or other fluid. Consult your doctor about what foods or liquids to take along with this medicine. Do not inhale any powder of Creon, as it may cause irritation in the nose or lungs.

Creon 5 warnings and precautions

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or to pork proteins.

Consult your doctor before taking Creon if you have worsening chronic pancreatic disease, or sudden onset of pancreatitis.

You are advised not to change the brands or dosage forms of this medicine without telling your doctor. Do not take the medicine in larger amounts than recommended, as it may result into health ailments.

Pregnant females should not take this medicine as it may cause harm to a fetus. Lactating women should consult their doctor before taking the Creon dose.

What do I do if I have missed a Creon 5 dose?

If you have missed your Creon dose, you should skip the missed dose and go back to your routine again. Never take double dose at one time.

What do I do if I have taken a Creon 5 overdose?

If you have taken a Creon overdose, you should seek medical help immediately.

Creon 5 interactions

Before starting with the Creon treatment, you must talk to your doctor if you take any prescribed or non-prescribed medicines, including vitamins, herbal preparation, iron supplements and other dietary supplements alongside.

Do not start taking any new medicine on your own. Consult your doctor first as there are many drugs that can interact with Creon. Also, if you want to stop or discontinue the use of any of the medicine you were taking earlier, seek prior advice from your doctor. You may need an adjustment in the dosage.

Creon 5 side effects

Creon side effects include allergic reactions such as hives, swelling of your face, lips, throat or tongue, difficulty in breathing. Although these are some of the rare side effects of this medicine, if such symptoms persist, consult your doctor right away. You may also experience abdominal pains or stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation, etc. Talk to your doctor if any of these signs worsen.

Some of the less serious side effects of Creon are mild stomach pain or upset stomach, gas, bloating, rectal irritation, greasy stools, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or vomiting.