Creon 10 delayed-release capsules

Generic Name: amylase/lipase/protease (a-mah-LASE/LYE-pase/PRO-tee-ase)
Brand Name: Examples include Creon 10 and Pancron 10

Creon 10 delayed-release capsules is used for:

Aiding digestion in patients with pancreatic insufficiency.

Creon 10 delayed-release capsules is a digestive enzyme combination. It works by helping the body to digest protein, starch, and fat.

Do NOT use Creon 10 delayed-release capsules if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Creon 10 delayed-release capsules or to pork protein
• you have inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) or a flare-up of long-term pancreas problems

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

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Before using Creon 10 delayed-release capsules:

Some medical conditions may interact with Creon 10 delayed-release capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of pancreas problems, stomach or bowel problems (eg, blockage, Crohn disease, short bowel syndrome, surgery), or cystic fibrosis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Creon 10 delayed-release capsules. However, no specific interactions with Creon 10 delayed-release capsules are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Creon 10 delayed-release capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Creon 10 delayed-release capsules:

Use Creon 10 delayed-release capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Creon 10 delayed-release capsules by mouth with each meal or snack as directed by your doctor. Do not take without food.
• Swallow Creon 10 delayed-release capsules whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. If you cannot swallow the capsule whole, you may open it and sprinkle the contents over soft, bland food. Do NOT crush or chew the contents of the capsule. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about what kind of food can be mixed with Creon 10 delayed-release capsules.
• If you mix the medicine with food, swallow the entire mixture right away. Do not save it for use at a later time. Drink a glass of water or juice after you swallow the mixture.
• Drinking extra fluids is recommended while you are using Creon 10 delayed-release capsules.
• Continue to take Creon 10 delayed-release capsules even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Creon 10 delayed-release capsules, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once or take a dose without a snack or a meal.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Creon 10 delayed-release capsules.

Important safety information:

• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
• If vomiting or diarrhea occurs, you will need to take care not to become dehydrated. Contact your doctor for instructions.
• Lab tests, including body weight and stool fat content, may be performed while you use Creon 10 delayed-release capsules. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Creon 10 delayed-release capsules can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Creon 10 delayed-release capsules while you are pregnant. It is not known if Creon 10 delayed-release capsules is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Creon 10 delayed-release capsules, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Creon 10 delayed-release capsules:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Bloating; constipation; diarrhea; nausea; stomach cramps or pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); mouth irritation; severe or persistent diarrhea; severe stomach pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea.

Store Creon 10 delayed-release capsules at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Do not refrigerate. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Creon 10 delayed-release capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Creon 10 delayed-release capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Creon 10 delayed-release capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Creon 10 delayed-release capsules or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Creon 10 delayed-release capsules. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Creon 10 delayed-release capsules. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Creon 10 delayed-release capsules.

Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.