Pancrecarb (Pancrelipase) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 9, 2012

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Pancrecarb

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PANCRECARB®
(pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules, Buffered and Enteric-Coated Microspheres.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

PANCRECARB® (pancrelipase) contain buffered pancreatic enzymes: lipase, amylase and protease, isolated and concentrated from porcine pancreatic glands. The enzyme containing microspheres are coated with a pH sensitive enteric-coating to provide protection against gastric inactivation of the buffer-stabilized enzymes during gastric passage.

EACH PANCRECARB® (pancrelipase) CONTAINS:

	MS-4	MS-8
Lipase	4,000 U.S.P. Units	8,000 U.S.P. Units
Amylase	25,000 U.S.P. Units	40,000 U.S.P. Units
Protease	25,000 U.S.P. Units	45,000 U.S.P. Units

Inactive ingredients include sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, cellulose acetate phthalate, diethyl phthalate, gelatin, sodium carboxymethyl starch, polyvinylpyrrolidone, talc, ursodiol, and other trace ingredients.

What are the possible side effects of pancrelipase?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may include:

nausea or vomiting;
stomach pain or upset;
diarrhea or constipation;
greasy stools;
rectal irritation; or
bloating or gas.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side...

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What are the precautions when taking pancrelipase (Pancrecarb)?

Before taking pancrelipase, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to pork protein; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: sudden/severe swelling of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), sudden worsening of long-term disease of the pancreas.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 1/20/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.