CREON SUMMARY
CREON® 5 Capsules are orally administered and contain delayed-release MINIMI-CROSPHERES® of pancrelipase, which is of porcine pancreatic origin. Each CREON® 5 Capsule contains lipase 5,000 USP Units, protease 18,750 USP Units and amylase 16,600 USP Units.
CREON® 5 Capsules are indicated for patients with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency as is often associated with:
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cystic fibrosis
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chronic pancreatitis
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post-pancreatectomy
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post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery (e.g., Billroth II gastroenterostomy)
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ductal obstruction from neoplasm (e.g.,of the pancreas or common bile duct)
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