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In this Article

• What is pancrelipase (Ultrase MT)?
• What are the possible side effects of pancrelipase?
• What is the most important information I should know about pancrelipase?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking pancrelipase?
• How should I take pancrelipase?
• What happens if I miss a dose?
• What happens if I overdose?
• What should I avoid while taking pancrelipase?
• What other drugs will affect pancrelipase?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking pancrelipase?

You should not take pancrelipase if you are allergic to pork proteins.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use pancrelipase:

• a sudden onset of pancreatitis; or
• worsening of chronic pancreatic disease.

This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether pancrelipase passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take pancrelipase?

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

It is important to use pancrelipase regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Pancrelipase is usually taken with meals. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Do not hold the tablets or capsule contents in your mouth. The medication may irritate the inside of your mouth.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow the pill whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

You may open the pancrelipase capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of pudding or applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

Do not inhale the powder from a pancrelipase capsule, or allow it to touch your skin. It may cause irritation, especially to your nose and lungs.

Store pancrelipase at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medicine in its original container, along with the packet of moisture-absorbing preservative if it was provided with pancrelipase.