Palipase contains digestive enzymes which help digest and absorb foods. It is used to treat symptoms of pancreatitis or other various digestive disorders.
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Pancrease, Lipram, Panase, Pancrelipase, Pangestyme Ec, Ultrase
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Overview | Photos | How
To Use | Side
Effects | Precautions | Missed
Dose | Drug
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palipase
Pancrease, Lipram, Panase, Pancrelipase, Pangestyme Ec, Ultrase
Uses
Palipase contains digestive enzymes which help digest and absorb foods. It is used to treat symptoms of pancreatitis or other various digestive disorders.
Storage
- Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and heat.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How
To Use - Palipase works best if taken with or after meals.
- Swallow the capsule whole.
- Do not crush or chew it.
- The capsule may also be opened, the contents sprinkled on a small amount of soft food (e.g., gelatin, applesauce) and the food swallowed immediately without chewing.
- Do not mix the contents of the capsule with alkaline foods such as milk or ice cream because the protective coating may dissolve prematurely.
- Antacids may hinder the effects of Palipase.
- Do not take an antacid at the same time as Palipase.
- Wait at least two hours between administration.
Side
Effects - Generally Palipase is very well tolerated and side effects are mild if they occur.
- Diarrhea, cramping or stomach upset may occur when starting treatment.
- If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- Although very unlikely to occur, notify your doctor if you develop: a skin rash, severe stomach distress.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: allergies (especially to pork).
- Palipase should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Palipase appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose.
- If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
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