Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) Uses

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What is Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)?

Improving food digestion in patients who cannot digest food properly because they have a pancreas problem (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) caused by cystic fibrosis or certain other conditions. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) delayed-release capsules is a digestive enzyme combination. It works by helping the body to digest protein, starch, and fat.

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) indications

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Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) (pancrelipase delayed-release minimicrospheres) Capsules are indicated for patients with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency as is often associated with:

How should I use Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)?

Use Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) delayed-release capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) delayed-release capsules.

Uses of Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) in details

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This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (e.g., chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery).

How to use Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)

Some brands of this medication have a Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist. If one is available, read the Medication Guide before your start taking this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with meals and snacks as directed by your doctor. Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules or keep the capsules in your mouth. Doing so can irritate the mouth and also change the way the medication works.

If swallowing is difficult, then the capsule may be opened and the contents mixed in a small amount of liquid or soft food that does not need to be chewed (such as room-temperature applesauce). Do not mix the contents of the capsule with alkaline food or liquid (such as milk, ice cream, tea). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information about what foods/liquids (such as infant formula, breast milk) to avoid when mixing. Swallow the food or liquid right away, making sure not to chew the medication. Drink a glass of water or juice after swallowing the food to make sure all the medication is swallowed. Do not save the medication mixture for later.

Dosage is based on your medical condition, diet, weight, and response to treatment. Do not take more capsules in a day than prescribed by your doctor. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.

Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Take it with every meal or snack.

If your doctor has recommended that you follow a special diet, it is very important to follow the diet to get the most benefit from this medication.

Do not change brands or dosage forms of pancrelipase without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Different products may contain different amounts of the digestive enzymes.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) description

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Each minimicrospheres capsule contains pancreas powder 150 mg corresponding to Amylase (Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)) 8,000 Ph Eur units, Lipase (Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)) 10,000 Ph Eur units and Protease (Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)) 600 Ph Eur units produced from porcine pancreatic tissue.

Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Pellet Core: Macrogol 4000.

Pellet Coating: Hypromellose phthalate, cetyl alcohol, triethyl citrate, dimethicone 1,000.

Capsule: Gelatin, iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), sodium lauryl sulphate.

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) dosage

Clinical experience should dictate initial starting dose. Doses should be taken during meals or snacks, not before or after. Do not take without food.

Adults and Children Over 6 Years Old

Usual initial starting dosage is two to four Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) (pancrelipase delayed-release minimicrospheres) Capsules per meal or snack.

Children Under 6 Years Old

The exact dosage of Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) (pancrelipase delayed-release minimicrospheres) Capsules should be selected based on clinical experience for this age group. Patients can be started on one to two capsules per meal or snack.

For cystic fibrosis patients, typical doses are 1,500 - 3,000 USP Lipase (Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)) units/kg/meal. Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the disease, control of steatorrhea and maintenance of good nutritional status. Doses in excess of 6,000 USP Lipase (Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)) units/kg/meal are not recommended.

Dose increases, if required, should occur with careful monitoring of body weight and stool fat content. When changing strengths of pancreatic enzyme products, care should be taken to maintain equivalent Lipase (Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)) units for each divided dosage.

It is important to ensure adequate hydration of patients at all times while taking pancreatic enzymes.

Where swallowing of capsules is difficult, the capsules may be carefully opened and the MINIMICROSPHERES added to a small amount of soft food, with a pH less than 5.5. The soft food should be swallowed immediately without chewing and followed with a glass of water or juice to insure swallowing.

How supplied

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) MINIMICROSPHERES (Pancrelipase Delayed-release Capsules, USP) are available in a two-piece gelatin capsule (orange opaque top half, blue opaque bottom half) imprinted in white with "SOLVAY" and "1205". Each capsule contains tan-colored delayed-release MINIMICROSPHERES of pancrelipase supplied in bottles of:

100.......NDC 0032-1205-01

250.......NDC 0032-1205-07

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) (pancrelipase delayed-release minimicrospheres) Capsules must be stored at 25

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) interactions

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What other drugs will affect Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)?

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Antacids should not be taken concomitantly with Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) as the alkaline pH may destroy the enteric-coating.

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) side effects

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What are the possible side effects of Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)?

Applies to pancrelipase: oral capsule, oral capsule delayed release, oral powder, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable

As well as its needed effects, pancrelipase may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.

Major Side Effects

If any of the following side effects occur while taking pancrelipase, check with your doctor immediately:

Rare

With high doses With very high doses With powder dosage form or powder from opened capsules - if breathed in With tablets - if held in mouth Incidence not known:

Minor Side Effects

Some pancrelipase side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:

More common:

Less common: Incidence not known:

Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) contraindications

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What is the most important information I should know about Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated)?

you are allergic to any ingredient in Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) Delayed-Release Capsules or to pork protein.

you have inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) or a flare-up of long-term pancreas problems.

Active ingredient matches for Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated):

Amylase/Lipase/Protease


List of Lipram UL Capsules (Enteric-Coated) substitutes (brand and generic names)

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Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)Price, USD
Capsule; Oral; Amylase 25, 000 IU; Lipase 40, 000 units; Protease 1600 IU
Capsule; Oral; Lipase 30, 000 units; Protease 8, 000 units; Amylase 30, 000 units
Panlipase Cap Lipase 25000 u, protease 62500u, amylase 74700 u. CAP / 10 (Sun (Solares))$ 5.71
PANLIPASE CAP cap 10's (Sun (Solares))$ 5.71
Tablet, Enteric Coated; Oral; Amylase 12, 000 IU; Lipase 20, 000 units; Protease 900 IU
Protase 100 x 10's
Protase 10 Blister x 10 Tablet
Tablet; Oral; Amylase 110 units; Lipase 18 units; Protease 95 units
Sancase 100 Tablet
Capsule, Enteric Coated; Oral; 20, 000 units Lipase; 4, 500 units Protease; 25, 000 units Amylase
Capsule, Enteric Coated; Oral; 39, 000 units Lipase; 12, 000 units Protease; 39, 000 units Amylase
Capsule, Enteric Coated; Oral; 65, 000 units Lipase; 20, 000 units Protease; 65, 000 units Amylase
Tablet; Oral; Lipase 30, 000 units; Protease 8, 000 units; Amylase 30, 000 units

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