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pancreatic exocrine insufficiency

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pancreatic exocrine insufficiency,
n low levels of pancreatic proteases and lipases in the small intestine resulting in improper digestion of carbohydrate, fiber, and protein foods, eventually leading to malabsorption.


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CREON([R]) (pancrelipase delayed-release capsules, USP) is a pancreatic enzyme for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency as is often associated with cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis.
E[acute accent]CREON(R) MINIMICROSPHERES(R) is Solvay Pharmaceuticals' pancreatic enzyme supplement for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.
Our PE1 test will provide a reliable non-invasive assessment that the physician can use to help identify patients with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.
 
 
 
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