Pancreatin

• What other names is Pancreatin known by?
• What is Pancreatin?
• How does Pancreatin work?
• Are there safety concerns?
• Are there any interactions with medications?
• Dosing considerations for Pancreatin.

What other names is Pancreatin known by?

Enzyme Therapy, Fungal Pancreatin, Pancreatina, Pancréatine, Pancréatine Fongique, Pancreatinum, Pancreatis Pulvis, Thérapie Enzymatique.

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).