Pancrelipase: study card

Generic name

Pancrelipase

Class

Pancreatic enzyme replacement

Mechanism

Mixture of lipases, proteases, and amylases that digest fats, proteins, and starches in the duodenum like pancreatic enzymes.

Used for

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency from chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy in adults, using the cited Viokace tablets with a proton pump inhibitor

Common side effects

Anal pruritus; Biliary tract stones

Warnings

Fibrosing colonopathy; Oral mucosa irritation if crushed/chewed; Hyperuricemia

Label date: 20250814 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.

Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.