Creon
Indicated to manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency to support nutrient digestion.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Pancrelipase
- Supply
- OTC
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Gastro-resistant capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 150mg
Creon details
- Condition
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Alternative names
- Nutrizym
- Therapeutic class
- Digestive Enzyme
- Pharmacological class
- Pancreatic Enzyme
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to porcine proteins
- Minor side effects
- abdominal pain; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; constipation
- Serious side effects
- fibrosing colonopathy, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Gastro-resistant capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Manufacturer
- Viatris
- Onset Time
- during digestion
- Duration
- duration of meal
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in the original container.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy/breastfeeding: no known adverse effects; safe to use as directed.
Precautions and warnings
swallow whole; maintain adequate hydration; watch for symptoms of fibrosing colonopathy
Patient summary
indicated to manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency to support nutrient digestion.
Mechanism of action
Contains a mixture of lipases, proteases, and amylases that supplement depleted pancreatic enzymes, aiding in the breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the digestive tract.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Creon
Creon is a brand of pancrelipase used to manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, a condition where the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to digest food properly. This ingredient is also sold as Nutrizym. Manufactured by Viatris, Creon is supplied as 150mg tablets. It supports digestion for many patients seeking enzyme replacement therapy.
Buying Creon online
Creon is registered across 14 markets, including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with wide availability throughout Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. As a common enzyme therapy, it is one of the most requested items for expats and residents across the region who face difficulties sourcing their specific medication locally. Ordering online helps maintain continuity of care for those living far from a well stocked medical store.