The properties of Pancreatic Enzymes
Pancreatic enzymes, also known as pancrelipase and pancreatin, are commercial mixtures of:
They are used to treat malabsorption syndrome due to certain pancreatic problems. These pancreatic problems may be due to cystic fibrosis, surgical removal of the pancreas, long term pancreatitis, or pancreatic cancer, among others. The preparation is taken by mouth.
Pancreatic enzymes have been used as medications since at least the 1800s. They are on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines, the safest and most effective medicines needed in a health system.