Improving food digestion in patients who cannot digest food properly because they have a pancreas problem caused by inflammation of the pancreas that lasts a long time (chronic pancreatitis) or the removal of the pancreas. It is used along with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (eg, omeprazole). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Panokase is a digestive enzyme combination. It works by helping the body to digest protein, starch, and fat.
Important safety information:
Follow the dietary guidelines given to you by your health care provider.
Do NOT take more or less than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
Do not switch between Panokase and another pancreatic enzyme medicine without first checking with your doctor.
Panokase may increase the risk of developing a rare, serious condition called fibrosing colonopathy. When this occurs, it is usually with high doses over a long period of time. It has been most commonly reported in children with cystic fibrosis. Contact your doctor right away if you experience unusual or severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; stomach bloating; or severe or persistent loose stools, constipation, or diarrhea.
Panokase comes from pork pancreas tissue. There is an extremely rare risk of developing a viral disease from this product. No cases of viral disease from pork pancreas products have been identified.
Diabetes patients - Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Panokase is not approved for use in CHILDREN. Use of Panokase in children may result in poor nutrition and slowing of growth. Other pancreatic enzyme dosage forms (eg, delayed release, enteric coated) may be preferred for use in children. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Panokase can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Panokase while you are pregnant. It is not known if Panokase is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Panokase, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Panokase side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Anal itching; gas; headache; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); mouth irritation; painful, swollen joints; severe or persistent loose stools, diarrhea, or constipation; severe or unusual nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; stomach bloating.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Panokase be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Panokase?
Use Panokase as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Panokase comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Panokase refilled.
Take Panokase by mouth with each meal or a snack as directed by your doctor. Be sure not to take more tablets in a day than the number your doctor tells you to take.
Swallow Panokase whole with enough liquid to swallow it completely. Do not break, crush, chew, or hold Panokase in your mouth before swallowing. Doing so may increase the risk of mouth or tongue irritation from Panokase. Contact your doctor if you experience mouth or tongue irritation while taking Panokase.
Panokase is used along with another medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (eg, omeprazole). Be sure to take the PPI as directed by your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Panokase, skip the missed dose and take the next dose with the next meal or snack as directed. Do not take 2 doses at once or take a dose without a snack or a meal.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Panokase.
Who should not take Panokase?
Some medical conditions may interact with Panokase. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have gout or high uric acid levels
if you have a history of kidney problems, high blood sugar, or diabetes
if you have a history of pancreas problems, stomach or bowel problems (eg, blockage, scarring, thickening, short bowel syndrome, Crohn disease), or if you have had bowel surgery
if you are lactose intolerant
if you have trouble swallowing tablets
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Panokase. However, no specific interactions with Panokase are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Panokase may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Panokase be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Panokase be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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