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Creon SD Minimicrospheres is used for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (pancreatin enzyme deficiency) due to cystic fibrosis (an inherited disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system), chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), or other conditions. It contains Pancreatin, which helps in the digestion of food. In some cases, it may cause certain common side effects such as nausea, mild stomach pain, diarrhoea, and mild skin rash. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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More about the Product

Composition :

PANCREATIN-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Creon SD Minimicrospheres

Creon SD Minimicrospheres is a digestive support medicine used to treat individuals whose bodies cannot produce enough of their own natural digestive enzymes. This condition, known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, typically occurs in people with cystic fibrosis, chronic swelling of the pancreas, or those who have had pancreatic surgery. By providing these essential enzymes, Creon SD Minimicrospheres helps your body properly digest and absorb nutrients from the food you eat.

To get the best results, you must take Creon SD Minimicrospheres consistently with every meal and snack because it only works when food is present in your stomach. It is important to take these granules with a cold drink or a small amount of soft food without chewing them. Additionally, adopting a balanced diet and avoiding heavy, greasy meals can significantly improve your digestive comfort and overall results.

While taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres, some people may experience mild side effects such as temporary stomach pain, bloating, or mild diarrhea. However, you must contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, joint swelling, or signs of an allergic reaction.

Before starting treatment, talk to your doctor if you have a history of gout, kidney disease, or high levels of uric acid in your blood. You should not take Creon SD Minimicrospheres if you have a known allergy to pork proteins, as the active enzymes are derived from pigs.

Creon SD Minimicrospheres may interact with certain iron supplements, reducing how well your body absorbs iron, so they should not be taken at the same time. You should also talk to your doctor before using Creon SD Minimicrospheres if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or elderly to ensure it is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Creon SD Minimicrospheres

Creon SD Minimicrospheres is used in the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (Creon SD Minimicrospheres enzyme deficiency). The detailed uses of Creon SD Minimicrospheres are as follows:

  • Managing exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: Creon SD Minimicrospheres replaces the missing enzymes required to properly break down food in people with conditions like cystic fibrosis or chronic pancreatitis.
  • Digestion support after surgery: Creon SD Minimicrospheres helps digest nutrients after surgical removal of the pancreas or stomach, preventing malabsorption.
  • Nutrient absorption in pancreatic blockages: It assists in digesting food when the flow of natural enzymes is blocked, such as in cases of pancreatic duct obstruction.

Key Benefits

Creon SD Minimicrospheres helps improve digestion by replacing digestive enzymes needed to break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. It supports better nutrient absorption and relieves symptoms of poor digestion in people with pancreatic enzyme deficiency.


Benefits may include:

  • Helps improve the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
  • Relieves symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and indigestion caused by poor digestion.
  • Supports better absorption of nutrients, helping maintain a healthy weight and nutritional status.
  • Helps reduce fatty stools and digestive problems associated with pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
  • Improves energy levels and overall well-being by supporting proper nutrition.
  • Promotes long-term digestive health and quality of life when used as prescri
Side effects of Creon SD Minimicrospheres 30 gm
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

Directions for Use

  • Creon SD Minimicrospheres should be taken immediately after a meal or snack.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Remove the bottle cap and slide the knob upward to unlock it. Turn the bottle upside down and press the knob to dispense the prescribed dose into an acidic liquid, such as apple, pineapple, or orange juice, or onto soft foods like yogurt or applesauce. Secure the knob by sliding the lock back into place.
  • Consume the mixture immediately. Do not store it for later use.
  • Do not crush or chew the minimicrospheres.

How Creon SD Minimicrospheres Works

Creon SD Minimicrospheres is a combination of digestive enzymes that replaces the natural enzymes normally produced by the pancreas. It contains lipase to break down fats, protease to digest proteins, and amylase to break down starches into simpler sugars. These enzymes help improve the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food, allowing the body to use them more effectively and helping relieve symptoms caused by pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with Creon SD Minimicrospheres. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Creon SD Minimicrospheres belongs to pregnancy category C. Consult your doctor before taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Creon SD Minimicrospheres passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Creon SD Minimicrospheres or not.

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Driving

Caution

Creon SD Minimicrospheres does not affect your ability to drive. However, Creon SD Minimicrospheres may cause dizziness. So, do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Creon SD Minimicrospheres can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. The dose depends upon the child’s age and body weight.

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Heart

Caution

If you have heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres, as there is limited information on its safety in cardiac conditions.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Creon SD Minimicrospheres can be taken by geriatric patients , but with caution and under medical supervision.

What if I have taken an overdose of Creon SD Minimicrospheres

Taking too much of Creon SD Minimicrospheres can cause high levels of uric acid in your blood or urine, or lead to severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention or contact your local poison control center.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat small, frequent meals: Consuming smaller portions throughout the day makes food easier to digest and helps the enzymes in Creon SD Minimicrospheres work more effectively.
  • Stay well-hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help prevent constipation and support healthy digestion.
  • Monitor your fat intake: Work closely with a dietitian to balance the fats in your diet, ensuring you get enough calories without causing digestive distress.
  • Avoid alcohol and smoking: Both alcohol and tobacco can severely irritate your pancreas, worsening your digestive symptoms and reducing the benefits of your treatment.
  • Take prescribed vitamin supplements: Because pancreatic issues can affect fat absorption, ask your doctor if you need to take fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K).
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Creon SD Minimicrospheres to start to work: The time required for Creon SD Minimicrospheres to show its action is not clinically established. The time for which the effects of Creon SD Minimicrospheres last: The duration of action for Creon SD Minimicrospheres is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Creon SD Minimicrospheres

If you forget to take your dose with a meal or snack, skip the missed dose and take your next dose with your next scheduled meal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store Creon SD Minimicrospheres granules in their original container at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). • Keep the container tightly closed to protect the granules from moisture, as high humidity can reduce the strength of the enzymes.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the packaging: Ensure the container is sealed properly and the granules look dry and free-flowing before each use; do not use them if they appear damp or clumped.
  • Avoid inhaling the dust: Be careful not to breathe in any dust from the granules, as this can irritate your nose, throat, and lungs, or trigger an asthma attack.
  • Rinse your mouth: Always drink a full glass of water or rinse your mouth after taking the granules to ensure no medicine remains stuck to your gums or cheeks, which can cause painful mouth ulcers.
  • Carry them with you: Keep your Creon SD Minimicrospheres granules handy whenever you go out to eat, as you must take them with every meal or snack.
  • Avoid hot foods: Never mix the granules with hot foods or liquids, as high heat will destroy the enzymes and make Creon SD Minimicrospheres ineffective.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Iron supplements (e.g., ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate): Taking these supplements alongside Creon SD Minimicrospheres may reduce iron absorption. Your doctor may recommend separating the doses if both medicines are needed.
  • Antacids (e.g., calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide): These medicines may reduce the effectiveness of Creon SD Minimicrospheres by changing stomach acidity. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the best timing if both medicines are required.
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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • Extremely hot foods or beverages: Avoid consuming very hot foods or drinks immediately after taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres, as excessive heat may inactivate the digestive enzymes and reduce their effectiveness.
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FAQs

Creon SD Minimicrospheres is a pancreatic enzyme supplement indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (pancreatin enzyme deficiency) due to cystic fibrosis (an inherited disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system), chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), or other conditions.
Creon SD Minimicrospheres contains Pancreatin, which is a combination of digestive enzymes such as porcine-derived lipases, proteases, and amylases. These enzymes help in the digestion of food. Creon SD Minimicrospheres mixes thoroughly with the food and helps in digestion as it passes through the gut.
Creon SD Minimicrospheres might interfere with the absorption and reduce the effectiveness of folic acid and iron. To prevent this, maintain a minimum gap between both.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Creon SD Minimicrospheres. Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience watery diarrhoea or if you find blood in stools. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.
Mixing Creon SD Minimicrospheres with non-acidic food or liquids, chewing or crushing may irritate the mouth. It might also change the way Creon SD Minimicrospheres works in the body. Do not hold Creon SD Minimicrospheres or its contents in your mouth.
To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Many patients will need to take Creon SD Minimicrospheres for the rest of their lives. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if you experience any difficulties while taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres.
Pancreatin is a pancreatic enzyme derived from the pancreatic organs of pigs used for food. Consult your doctor before taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres if you are allergic to the pig (pork), cow products or buffalo products.
Creon SD Minimicrospheres may cause side effects such as nausea, mild stomach pain, diarrhoea, and mild skin rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Creon SD Minimicrospheres is safe to be used in children if prescribed by the doctor. The dose is determined by the child’s age and body weight.
Take Creon SD Minimicrospheres during or immediately after eating a meal or a snack, and drink plenty of water.
Creon SD Minimicrospheres is safe to be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not take Creon SD Minimicrospheres if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, pig or pork products.
Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, poultry without skin, fish, yoghurt, cheese, and non-fat/low-fat milk. Avoid high-fat, deep-fried, and buttered foods.
If you forget to take your dose during your meal, you can take it immediately after you finish. If too much time has passed, skip the missed dose and take your next dose with your next meal or snack. Do not take a double dose.
No, you must never chew or crush the granules. Chewing them breaks their protective coating, which makes the enzymes ineffective and can cause severe irritation or painful sores in your mouth. Swallow them whole with water. Inform your doctor if you have trouble swallowing.
It is highly recommended to avoid alcohol while taking Creon SD Minimicrospheres. Alcohol can cause swelling and irritation in your pancreas, making your condition worse and reducing the benefits of your treatment. Consult your doctor if you need help avoiding alcohol.
You should only take Creon SD Minimicrospheres during pregnancy if your doctor decides it is absolutely necessary. While these enzymes generally act locally in your digestive tract, you must discuss your pregnancy or plans to become pregnant with your doctor first.
No, you should never mix the granules with hot foods or liquids. High heat destroys the active enzymes, rendering Creon SD Minimicrospheres completely useless. If you need to mix the granules, use cold or room-temperature acidic foods like applesauce.
You will know Creon SD Minimicrospheres is working if you experience less bloating, gas, and stomach pain after eating. Your stools should also become less greasy and more formed, and you may find it easier to maintain or gain weight. If your symptoms do not improve, consult your doctor.

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India

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16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
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