What are the side effects of taking CREON?

Diarrhea, constipation, headache, abdominal pain/cramps/bloating, gas, cough, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

What does CREON do for the pancreas?

pancreatic enzymes. CREON is a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) that works by replacing the 3 pancreatic enzymes normally made by a healthy pancreas—lipase, protease, and amylase. Your pancreas normally produces enzymes every time you eat, so CREON needs to replace those enzymes every time you eat.

Is there a natural alternative to CREON?

Zanpep, Viokace, Pancreaze, Pertzye, and Lactaid are some Creon alternatives. Get the full list here, including natural digestive enzymes.

Is there a natural alternative to Creon?

How long do you stay on Creon?

Some people took Creon (4,000 lipase units per gram of total fat intake) daily for 5 to 6 days.

Will CREON help me lose weight?

Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (such as Creon®) replaces the enzymes that your pancreas would normally make. If you have pancreatic cancer, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy can help you digest your food. This can help with symptoms such as weight loss, runny poo (diarrhoea) or losing your appetite.

What can I take in place of CREON?

Zanpep, Viokace, Pancreaze, Pertzye, and Lactaid are some Creon alternatives.

Is there a natural substitute for CREON?

What is a substitute for Creon?

– feelings of indigestion – cramping after meals – large amounts of gas – foul smelling gas or stools – floating or greasy/fatty stools – light-colored, yellow or orange stools – frequent stools – loose stools – weight loss

What is the alternative medication for Creon?

kidney disease;

gout;

high blood uric acid levels (called hyperuricemia);

diabetes;

a blockage or scarring in your intestines;

trouble swallowing pills;

lactose intolerance; or

or pork protein allergy.

Is ZENPEP the same as Creon?

“Zenpep is comparable with Creon in efficacy and safety for the treatment of adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis-associated exocrine pancreatic insufficiency,” the study authors wrote in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. All this is further explained here. Similarly, you may ask, is there a substitute for Creon?

How to take Creon?

coffee or tea without creamer

soft drinks,such as soda or diet soda

hard candy,such as peppermints

chewing gum