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OVERDOSE

No cases of acute overdose have been reported with COTAZYM® (pancrelipase capsules, USP). Hyperuricemia and/or hyperuricosuria have been reported in patients chronically taking high doses of COTAZYM® (pancrelipase capsules, USP). The minimum effective dose of COTAZYM® should be determined and adhered to for each patient. Large doses of delayed-release pancreatic enzyme preparations taken by patients with cystic fibrosis have been associated with fibrosing colonopathy (see PRECAUTIONS ).

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

COTAZYM® (pancrelipase capsules, USP) is contraindicated in those individuals who are hypersensitive to antigens of porcine origin.

 

Brand Name: Viokase
Generic Name: Pancrelipase
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