
Can Pancrelipase Be Taken In Place Of Creon?

Question: I have been prescribed Creon 3600- the cost is outrageous - Could I use Pancrelipase as an alternate ?
Brief Answer:
yes you can use panlipase as the enzymes are same in both the tablets
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for putting your query in hcm. Yes you can use panlipase instead of creon which is costlier. The ezymes which are there in both brands are the same. Only see that they should be of same strength that is 10000 or 25000IU. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health.
yes you can use panlipase as the enzymes are same in both the tablets
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for putting your query in hcm. Yes you can use panlipase instead of creon which is costlier. The ezymes which are there in both brands are the same. Only see that they should be of same strength that is 10000 or 25000IU. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health.
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