Composition of Creon

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Hi Heidi, Chrissy and everyone else interested in the enzymes

question,

Here is the composition of a Creon 10000 in Ph. Eur. Units per

capsule :

Lipase : 10000

Amylase : 8000

Protease : 600

It says that " other enzymes are also present in small quantities. "

Here is the composition of a Creon 40000 :

Lipase : 40000

Amylase : 25000

Protease : 1600

Again, other enzymes are present in small quantities.

I thought a different measuring system may be used in the US but the

name Creon 10000 would seem to indicate it's the same thing.

Chrissy, I'd be interested to know how the analysis of your Creon

10000 is given in the little leaflet which is stuck on the tub.

Generally, pancreatologists seem to be tending to high doses at the

moment. On the other hand, the patient can find what works for him

or her. I haven't heard anyone be prescribed just one Creon 10000,

however. I was initially prescribed a minimum of 2 x 10000 per meal

by my gstro, with " permission " to go higher if necessary. The

pancreatologist then advised about 3 x Creon 40000 per (big) meal.

Good luck to all on this question.

Fliss (UK)