c. Pancrelipase (Cotazyme). This product is used as a pancreatic enzyme
supplement. The usual dosage of pancrelipase is one to three capsules or one to two
packets of the powder before or with meals. The preparation is available in both
capsule or powder (regular and cherry flavor). When you dispense the granules, tell the
patient to mix the granules with food or with water.
d. Pancreatin (Panteric). Pancreatin is used as a pancreatic enzyme
supplement. The usual dosage of the product is one to three tablets with meals.
e. Other. Other digestants are commonly stocked in military and civilian
pharmacies. To learn of the specific uses and side effects of these agents, you should
read a reference such as Physicians' Desk Reference. Examples of these digestants
are:
Glutamic acid hydrochloride (Acidulin).
(1)
(2)
Ox bile extract.
(3) Ox bile extract, pancreatin, pepsin, glutamic acid, hydrochloride, and
cellulose (Kanulase).
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