Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for PANKREOFLAT EC-TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 9.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 9.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 9.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 9.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 9.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 9.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 9.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives for PANKREOFLAT EC-TAB
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Overview
PANKREOFLAT EC-TAB is a Schedule H drug.PANKREOFLAT EC-TAB is composed of: PANCREATIN (170 MG), DIMETHICONE (80 MG)
Pancreatin is a combination of digestive enzymes (proteins). These enzymes are normally produced by the pancreas and are important for digesting fats, proteins, and sugars. Pancreatin is used to replace digestive enzymes when the body does not have enough of its own. Certain medical conditions can cause this lack of enzymes, such as cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or pancreas surgery. Pancreatin may also be used to treat a condition called steatorrhea (loose, fatty stools).
Usage
PANCREATIN is generally used to treat: SteatorrheaFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
PANKREOFLAT EC-TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for PANKREOFLAT EC-TAB and its Constituents
Take pancreatin with a full glass of water. Do not hold the tablet in your mouth. The medicine may irritate the inside of your mouth. Do not crush, chew, or break a pancreatin tablet. Swallow it whole. Do not take any other digestive enzymes unless your doctor tells you to. Avoid taking an antacid within 1 hour before or after you take pancreatin.
Common Side-Effects
PANCREATIN : Loose Motion, ConstipationRare Side-Effects
PANCREATIN : Wheezing, Tightness, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty Breathing, Hoarse Voice, Mouth Swelling, Face SwellingTechnical Classification
PANCREATIN is categorized as: DIGESTIVE ENZYMES / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 3 Times Daily | 39% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 31% |
| 2 Times Daily | 18% |
| Others | 5% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 15 Days | 28% |
| 30 Days | 18% |
| 7 Days | 15% |
| 90 Days | 10% |
| 14 Days | 5% |
| 10 Days | 5% |
| 60 Days | 5% |
| 180 Days | 3% |
| 28 Days | 3% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 12 to 18yrs | 9% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 19% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 15% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 13% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 30% |
| 70yrs and above | 15% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 35% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Gastroenterologist | 28% |
| Oncologist | 26% |
| General Practitioner | 26% |
| Physician | 11% |
| Surgeon | 6% |
| Endocrinologist | 2% |
| Hematologist | 2% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| FOLVITE 5MG TAB | 11% |
| ULTRACET TAB | 11% |
| BECOSULES-Z CAP | 10% |
| LOOZ SOLN | 10% |
| DOMSTAL TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 21% |
Available Alternatives for PANKREOFLAT EC-TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| DEBUL 170MG/80MG TAB | INR 70 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 170.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 80.0 MG |
| DIAPEPSIN P 170MG/80MG TAB | INR 69.42 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 170.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 80.0 MG |
| ENDYZE 170MG/80MG TAB | INR 66 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 170.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 80.0 MG |
| PANKREOFLAT 170MG/80MG TAB | INR 93 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 170.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 80.0 MG |
| PANKREOFLAT EC-TAB | INR 64.5 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 170 MG, DIMETHICONE 80 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| B ZYME TAB | INR 58 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 192.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 40.0 MG |
| BAROZYME LIQUID | INR 44.93 for 200 ML LIQUID | DIMETHICONE , PANCREATIN |
| BAROZYME TAB | INR 55.9 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 192.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 40.0 MG |
| DIOZYME TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | DIMETHICONE , PANCREATIN |
| ENCARMIN TAB | INR 50 for 10 TABLETS | DIMETHICONE , PANCREATIN |
| GESDYP 200MG/60MG TAB | INR 59 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 200.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 60.0 MG |
| HIACT P P TAB | INR 75.51 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN , DIMETHICONE |
| HIACT P TAB | INR 101.99 for 10 TABLETS | DIMETHICONE , PANCREATIN |
| KREASE TAB | INR 57.5 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN , DIMETHICONE |
| MEDIZYME TAB | INR 49 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 175.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 50.0 MG, CHARCOAL 50.0 MG |
| MUMZYME TAB | INR 55.9 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 192 MG, DIMETHICONE 40 MG, BILE 25 MG |
| NUZYME TAB | INR 33.21 for 10 TABLETS | PANCREATIN 192.0 MG, DIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DIASTASE 10.0 MG, PEPSIN 5.0 MG |