Creon 25 Description

Creon 25 contains three pancreatic enzymes that your doctor can prescribe if your pancreas is unable to make enough enzymes to properly digest your food. This could be due to a disorder called exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) caused by cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, or if you have undergone upper gastrointestinal surgery. These enzymes are important to your health to avoid malnutrition from missing out on the essential nutrients from your food that cannot be broken down. Creon 25 provides you with the means to improve your nutritional status, relieve abdominal pain and cramping, and ease severe constipation and gas.

How the Enzymes in Creon 25 Help Your Body Digest Food

The three enzymes your body needs to break down your food are amylase, lipase, and protease; Amylase is secreted in your saliva and the pancreatic fluid that is emitted into a portion of your small intestine that connects to your stomach and is in charge of breaking down starch; Lipase is a water-soluble enzyme that breaks down fats so they can be absorbed by your intestine. Although most lipases are made by your pancreas; other parts of your body, including your stomach, liver, and salivary glands, are also able to make them; and Protease comes from a large group of enzymes that work in various ways. The primary role of protease is to process protein so your body will digest it.

Conditions Treated by Creon 25

The pancreas is a large gland situated behind your stomach and next to your small intestine. Its job is to release the digestive enzymes needed to digest your food and to release insulin and glucagon into your bloodstream to assist your body to control the use of food for energy. Pancreatitis is the result of inflammation that can occur when your digestive enzymes are set in motion before they are released into your small intestine.

Long-term consumption of alcohol and gallstones can lead to chronic pancreatitis and cause you to be unable to secrete the enzymes your body needs to digest your food. Chronic pancreatitis can also cause diabetes as your insulin production becomes impaired from the constant inflammation.

Before You Take Creon 25

It is unknown whether Creon 25 could be harmful to your unborn or nursing baby, so inform your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or are nursing before taking this or other meds. Discuss your medical history with your doctor and list any OTC and Rx drugs you are taking, including herbal remedies and vitamin supplements so it can be determined if Creon 25 is the right enzyme replacement therapy for you. Do not start or stop other medications without the advice of your doctor.

Creon 25 Precautions and Recommendations

Do not chew, suck, breathe in, or break open the Creon 25 capsule as the contents can cause irritation of your mouth, nose, and lungs. You can carefully sprinkle the contents into a spoonful of applesauce or pudding if swallowing is difficult for you. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar regularly as Creon 25 could cause you to become hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic.

Possible Side Effects of Creon 25

• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Constipation
• Increased thirst or hunger

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