Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency means the pancreas does not produce enough digestive enzymes, so the body cannot fully break down and absorb nutrients from the food eaten.
Key points
- Cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis are among the conditions that can damage the pancreas and lead to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
- The listed medicine contains pancrelipase, a combination of digestive enzymes that replaces what the pancreas is unable to produce on its own.
Common questions about exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
What kind of medicine is used for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. The listed product, Creon, contains pancrelipase, a combination of digestive enzymes including lipase, protease and amylase, that helps the body break down fats, proteins and carbohydrates when the pancreas cannot produce enough on its own.
Which ingredient is listed for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
Pancrelipase is the ingredient in the listed product and belongs to a class of medicines called digestive enzymes, which replace the enzymes the pancreas is unable to make in sufficient quantities.