PANCREATE 10000

PANCREATE 10000 is a digestive enzyme capsule from Steris Healthcare. Its active ingredient is pancreatin, a concentrate of the enzymes normally made by the pancreas. Each capsule contains 150 mg of pancreatin, providing about 10,000 units of lipase along with amylase and protease (confirm exact units on the label).

The pancreas is a gland behind the stomach. After you eat, it releases juices into the small intestine that break down food:

• Lipase digests fats
• Amylase digests starches (carbohydrates)
• Protease digests proteins

When the pancreas is damaged or blocked, it cannot release enough of these enzymes. Food, especially fat, passes through undigested. This condition is called exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). PANCREATE 10000 replaces the missing enzymes so that food can be digested and absorbed properly.

Product Information 

How Does Pancreatin Work?

The capsule shell dissolves in the stomach and releases tiny acid-resistant coated granules. These mix with food and travel with it into the small intestine. Stomach acid would normally destroy pancreatic enzymes, so the coating protects them until the surroundings become less acidic. In the intestine, the coating dissolves and the enzymes begin to digest fats, starches and proteins.

The result is that nutrients are absorbed rather than lost in the stool. That means fewer digestive symptoms and better nutrition.

Why Is PANCREATE 10000 Important?

When fat cannot be digested, the body loses calories and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K). Over time this can cause:

• Unintended weight loss and poor weight gain in children
• Greasy, foul-smelling, pale stools (steatorrhoea) that float and are hard to flush
• Abdominal pain, bloating and excessive gas
• Muscle loss, weakness and tiredness
• Vitamin deficiencies, weak bones and poor wound healing
• Reduced quality of life, because eating becomes uncomfortable

In India, chronic pancreatitis, including tropical calcific pancreatitis, is a well-recognised cause of pancreatic insufficiency, alongside gallstone- and alcohol-related disease, pancreatic surgery and pancreatic cancer. Cystic fibrosis, although less commonly diagnosed, is another important cause in children.

Enzyme replacement therapy is considered the standard treatment for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Taking the right enzymes with food can improve digestion, reduce symptoms, support weight gain and help maintain nutrition.

Why this matters in practice:

• It treats the cause of the symptoms: replacing the missing enzymes, not just masking the discomfort.
• It protects nutrition: better fat and protein absorption supports strength and weight.
• It supports quality of life: people can eat normal meals with less fear of pain and diarrhoea.
• It is a long-term therapy: many patients need it for months or years, so quality and affordability matter.

For gastroenterologists, surgeons, physicians, pharmacists and distributors, a reliable pancreatin capsule is an essential line in the gastro-enterology portfolio.

Key Benefits 

• Improves digestion of fat, starch and protein: supplies lipase, amylase and protease together.
• Reduces steatorrhoea: helps with oily, loose, foul-smelling stools.
• Eases bloating, gas and abdominal discomfort after meals.
• Supports weight maintenance and nutritional recovery: better absorption means fewer lost calories.
• Helps absorption of fat-soluble vitamins: supports vitamin A, D, E and K status, along with supplements as advised.
• Acid-resistant coated granules: designed to protect the enzymes until they reach the small intestine.
• Flexible dosing: the number of capsules can be adjusted to the size of the meal, as the doctor advises.
• Capsule can be opened for those who cannot swallow it (the granules are swallowed whole, as directed on the label).
• Quality-assured manufacturing: made by Steris Healthcare in a WHO-GMP and ISO certified facility.
• Practical strip of 10: convenient to carry for meals away from home.

Uses of PANCREATE 10000

On a doctor's advice, pancreatin capsules are used in:

• Chronic pancreatitis with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
• Cystic fibrosis
• After pancreatectomy (surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas)
• After gastrectomy or gastric bypass, where food and enzymes are poorly matched
• Pancreatic cancer or obstruction of the pancreatic duct
• Other causes of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, as judged by the specialist

Precautions and Warnings

Do not use PANCREATE 10000 if you:

• Are allergic to pork or pig protein or to any ingredient in the capsule
• Have acute pancreatitis or a flare-up of chronic pancreatitis, unless your specialist says it is appropriate

Tell your doctor before use if you:

• Have cystic fibrosis. High doses are linked to a rare bowel narrowing called fibrosing colonopathy. Use the lowest effective dose
• Have gout, high uric acid, or kidney stones (pancreatin products contain purines)
• Have diabetes, because digestion and blood sugar patterns may change
• Have a history of bowel obstruction or intestinal surgery
• Have asthma or allergies (inhaled enzyme powder can trigger reactions)
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Follow a vegetarian diet or have religious or personal objections to porcine products. Pancreatin is generally derived from pigs

Possible Side Effects

Enzyme replacement is generally well tolerated, and many symptoms are due to the underlying disease.

Common:

• Abdominal pain or cramps
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea or loose stools
• Constipation
• Gas and bloating

Less common:

• Vomiting
• Skin rash or itching
• Headache
• Irritation of the mouth, lips or anus (perianal irritation)
• Raised uric acid in the blood or urine (with high doses)

Frequently Asked Questions 

Where can I buy pancreatin 150 mg online?
Pancreatin 150 mg can be purchased online through authorized pharmacies and pharmaceutical sellers, subject to product availability and applicable prescription requirements.

What is the price of pancreatin 150 mg?
The price of pancreatin 150 mg may vary depending on the brand, formulation, pack size, seller, and applicable offers. Check the current listed price before ordering.

Can I order pancreatin 150 mg online?
Yes, pancreatin 150 mg may be ordered online from an authorized medicine seller, subject to availability and any applicable pharmacy requirements.

Is pancreatin 150 mg available from Steris Healthcare?
Availability depends on the current Steris Healthcare product range and stock. Check the relevant Steris Healthcare product listing for current availability and ordering information.

What is pancreatin 150 mg used for?
Pancreatin is a combination of digestive enzymes, including lipase, amylase, and protease. It is used to support digestion when the pancreas does not produce enough digestive enzymes, helping the body digest fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.

What is the composition of pancreatin 150 mg?
Pancreatin contains digestive enzymes including lipase, amylase, and protease. The exact enzyme activity and formulation of a 150 mg product can vary, so check the product label for the complete composition and enzyme strengths.

Is a prescription required?
Prescription requirements may vary depending on the specific pancreatin product and local regulations. Use pancreatin according to the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.

How should pancreatin 150 mg be taken?
Take pancreatin exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the product instructions. It is generally taken with meals or snacks so the digestive enzymes can mix with food. Swallow the dosage form as directed and do not crush or chew enteric-coated preparations unless specifically instructed.

What should I know before buying pancreatin 150 mg?
Before purchasing, check the enzyme strengths, formulation, pack size, manufacturer, expiry date, storage requirements, and product authenticity. Inform your healthcare professional about allergies, existing digestive or pancreatic conditions, and other medicines you are taking.

How can I order pancreatin 150 mg online?
Select pancreatin 150 mg from an authorized pharmaceutical seller, verify the product composition, strength, price, and expiry details, provide the required delivery information, and complete the available payment process. Follow any prescription requirements applicable to the product.