PRODUCT DETAILS

About Encremin Capsule

PANCREATIN belongs to a class of medicine called 'digestive enzymes' or 'pancreatic enzyme supplement' prescribed to treat malabsorption syndrome due to pancreas problems, boosting digestion process and deficiency of pancreatic enzymes which aids in digestion. PANCREATIN is prescribed for people whose bodies do not make enough of their own enzymes to digest their food. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is the inability to digest the food properly due to the pancreas' lack of a digestive enzyme. 

PANCREATIN contains ‘pancreatin enzymes’ breakdown food and converts it into energy. PANCREATIN is a combination of amylase (to digest starch), protease (to digest protein) and lipase (to digest fat). Thus, together it fulfil the digestive enzymes requirements in the conditions of pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), pancreatic cancer, post surgery of pancreas, and steatorrhea (loose fatty stool due to poor fat absorption). 

Uses of Encremin Capsule

Pancreatic insufficiency (pancreatin enzyme deficiency)

Medicinal Benefits of Encremin Capsule

PANCREATIN is a pancreatic enzyme supplement indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (pancreatin enzyme deficiency) due to cystic fibrosis (an inherited disorder that damages lungs and digestive system), chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), or other conditions. PANCREATIN is a combination of digestive enzymes such as porcine-derived lipases, proteases, and amylases. These enzymes help in the digestion of food. PANCREATIN mixes thoroughly with the food and helps in digestion as it passes through the gut. PANCREATIN may also be used to treat steatorrhea (oily, smelly stools due to lack of fat absorption). 

Directions for Use

Take PANCREATIN with food. Swallow PANCREATIN as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the capsule (or) open the capsule and mix the granules in apple/pineapple/orange juice or yoghurt; swallow the mixture directly without chewing. Depending on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take PANCREATIN.

Side Effects of Encremin Capsule

• Nausea (being sick) 
• Mild stomach pain 
• Diarrhoea (watery stool)
• Mild skin rash

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take PANCREATIN if you are allergic to pork (pig), cow or buffalo products. Consult your doctor if you experience stomach pain, swelling, constipation, and vomiting as patients taking PANCREATIN with cystic fibrosis may develop a rare bowel condition called fibrosing colonopathy. Inform your doctor before taking PANCREATIN if you have gout, asthma, or any disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking PANCREATIN if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PANCREATIN may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with PANCREATIN; please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this. PANCREATIN can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor; the dose depends upon the child’s age and body weight. PANCREATIN might interfere with the absorption and reduce iron supplements and folic acid, so maintain a minimum gap between both. PANCREATIN reduces iron absorption (especially on prolonged use). Simultaneous use of antacids containing calcium carbonate and/or magnesium hydroxide may lead to pancreatin deficiency. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PANCREATIN may have interaction with calcium, iron, and calcium supplements. 

Drug-Disease Interaction:

No interaction found/established. 

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with PANCREATIN. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

PREGNANCY

PANCREATIN belongs to pregnancy category C. Consult your doctor before taking PANCREATIN if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

It is unknown whether PANCREATIN passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking PANCREATIN; your doctor will decide whether PANCREATIN can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

PANCREATIN does not affect your ability to drive. However, PANCREATIN may cause dizziness. So not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking PANCREATIN if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking PANCREATIN if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.