The drug "Creon" refers to a group of enzyme preparations that are used for digestive disorders. In addition, the tool effectively copes with cystic fibrosis in children.
Therapeutic effect of the drug "Creon"
Patient review says that the active substances, which are pancreatic enzymes, facilitate the digestion of food, improve digestion, and promote the complete absorption of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
The drug in the stomach dissolves quickly, releasing minimicrospheres. The latter contain animal origin enzymes with proteolytic, lipolytic and amylolytic activity. The drug is made in the form of capsules with various contents of pancreatin. Auxiliary components include triethyl citrate, dimethicone,
cetyl alcohol, macrogol, hypromellose phthalate.
Medication "Creon": indications for use
Patients indicate good tolerability of the drug at any age. The drug is used as replacement therapy for the weakening of the exocrine function of the pancreas. The medication helps to defeat pancreatectomy, ductal obstruction, cystic fibrosis, pancreatic cancer, decreased enzymatic function of the gastric and intestinal tract, and chronic pancreatitis. As a symptomatic treatment, the drug is used for cirrhosis of the liver, gastrostasis, an excess of bacteria in the small intestine, pathologies of the small intestine, partial stomach resection, after cholecystectomy, with cholestatic hepatitis, biliary obstruction, and total gastrectomy. Medicine is often given to children during recovery from diarrhea.
Contraindications to the use of the drug "Creon"
The recall of people who used the drug indicates prohibitions on taking the drug. The use of the drug in acute pancreatitis and in the early stages of pathology, individual intolerance is not allowed. When used for a long period by children, a regular examination by a specialist is required.
Instructions for use of the drug "Creon"
The recall of doctors indicates the following regimen. The medicine is consumed during lunch, swallowing the pills whole. Dosage is determined in each case individually. It is better for children to give a variety of the drug - "Creon 10000". If swallowing is difficult, the capsule should be opened, and the minimicrosphere should be added to liquid food.
Side effects of the drug "Creon"
The feedback of patients indicates the rarity of negative manifestations. However, nausea, a change in stool, abdominal pain, and diarrhea sometimes occur. Children may experience mild skin reactions.
Medication "Creon": instructions, price
An overdose of medication can lead to hyperuricuria and hyperuricemia. In this case, symptomatic treatment is required . During lactation and pregnancy, you can use the medicine only as prescribed by the doctor, since there is no information about the effect of the drug on the fetus. The cost of the drug is approximately 297 rubles.