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( 2.2)Īdults with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Due to Chronic Pancreatitis or Pancreatectomy Begin with 500 lipase units/kg of body weight per meal for those older than age 4 years to a maximum of 2,500 lipase units/kg of body weight per meal (or less than or equal to 10,000 lipase units/kg of body weight per day), or less than 4,000 lipase units/g fat ingested per day.Begin with 1,000 lipase units/kg of body weight per meal for children less than age 4 years to a maximum of 2,500 lipase units/kg of body weight per meal (or less than or equal to 10,000 lipase units/kg of body weight per day), or less than 4,000 lipase units/g fat ingested per day.( 2.1)Ĭhildren Older than 12 Months and Younger than 4 Years Do not mix CREON capsule contents directly into formula or breast milk prior to administration.Prior to each feeding, infants may be given 3,000 lipase units (one capsule) per 120 mL of formula or per breastfeeding.Dosing should not exceed the recommended maximum dosage set forth by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Consensus Conferences Guidelines.CREON is orally administered and dosed by lipase units.
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For complete administration information, see the full prescribing information. For infants or patients unable to swallow intact capsules, the contents may be sprinkled on soft acidic food, e.g., applesauce.
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