Pancreatin

font size


What other names is Pancreatin known by?

Enzyme Therapy, Fungal Pancreatin, Pancreatinum, Pancreatis pulvis.

What is Pancreatin?

Pancreatin is usually obtained from the pancreas of pigs or cows. It is used as medicine.

Effective for...

  • Pancreatic problems associated with cystic fibrosis, pancreas removal, or an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis).

Likely Ineffective for...

  • Digestive problems, including intestinal gas, in people without pancreas problems.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).



Next: How does Pancreatin work? »

Therapeutic Research Faculty copyright

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.



GI Disorders

Get the latest treatment options.