Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Digestive and biliary disorders
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PANCREASE MT 10 |
| Manufacturer |
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Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Pancreatic enzymes. |
| Generic Name |
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Lipase 10000Units, amylase 30000Units, protease 30000Units; e-c microtabs in caps. |
| Also |
• PANCREASE MT 16
• PANCREASE MT 20
• PANCREASE MT 4
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| Indications |
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Replacement therapy in exocrine pancreatic enzyme deficiency. |
| Adults and Children |
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Do not crush or chew; may sprinkle contents on small amount soft food (not dairy products). <12months: 2000–4000 lipase Units per 120mL formula or per breast feeding. 1–4yrs: initially 1000 lipase Units/kg per meal; max 2500 lipase Units/kg per meal. >4yrs: initially 400 lipase Units/kg per meal; max 2500 lipase Units/kg per meal. |
| Contraindications |
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Pork allergy. |
| Precautions |
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Maintain adequate hydration. Contents irritating to mucosa. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea; hyperuricosuria, hyperuricemia (high doses). |
| How Supplied |
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Caps—100 |
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