Your doctor will prescribe a CREON dose specifically for you based on factors like your body weight, diet, or other factors. After you start taking CREON, follow up with your doctor and have an open conversation about how things are going. It's important that you work with your doctor and care team to make sure the dose you're taking is appropriate for you.
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If you think these dosing strength numbers seem high, don't be alarmed. A healthy pancreas actually releases about 720,000 lipase units during every meal.
Capsules shown are not actual size and do not represent exact color.
Your first dose may just be a starting point
Your initial CREON dose is based on factors such as how much you weigh and what you eat. The idea is to start with the lowest dose that may be appropriate and see how it works.
One size doesn’t fit all
Think of it this way: sometimes you have to try on a few pairs of shoes to figure out which ones fit. The same can be said about your dose; your doctor may adjust it depending on how things are going.
Talk about symptoms with your doctor
For the first couple of weeks you take CREON, keep track of the symptoms you’re experiencing with the Treatment Tracker, and share this information with your doctor at your next appointment. Be sure to also let your doctor know about any changes to your diet or weight. These details will help your doctor determine if your dose needs to be adjusted.
It’s always a good idea to follow a healthy diet
Doctors recommend a healthy, balanced diet for people with and without EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency). Talk to your doctor about your current diet and consider any recommendations your doctor may have.
Get tools and tips to help you start and stay on track with your CREON treatment plan.
Read about how to make healthy diet and lifestyle choices with EPI.
Learn about the financial, multivitamin, and educational resources available through CFCareForward.
Hear people with EPI due to cystic fibrosis talk about their experiences with CREON.
Fill out the Doctor Discussion Guide to help you communicate your symptoms to your doctor.
Learn how CREON works to break down food in people with EPI.
Remember these important key points when taking CREON.
CREON® (pancrelipase) is a prescription medicine used to treat people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes due to cystic fibrosis, swelling of the pancreas that lasts a long time (chronic pancreatitis), removal of some or all of the pancreas (pancreatectomy), or other conditions.
Refer to the CREON Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information every time you refill your prescription because information may change. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any symptom or side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
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