Palipase MT 16 Oral

Palipase MT 16 Oral Uses

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 Palipase MT 16 Oral

Take this medication by mouth with meals and snacks as directed by your doctor. Swallow the capsule whole. 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 (e.g., applesauce). Do not mix the contents of the capsule with alkaline food or liquid (e.g., milk, ice cream, tea). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information about what foods/liquids 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, and response to therapy.

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.

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