pancreatin

Pancreatin is a mixture of digestive enzymes, including amylase, lipase, and protease, primarily derived from the porcine pancreas. It is used as an enzyme replacement therapy for patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a condition where the pancreas fails to secrete sufficient enzymes for proper digestion. This deficiency is commonly associated with cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatectomy, or gastrointestinal bypass surgery. By supplementing these essential enzymes, pancreatin facilitates the hydrolysis of fats into fatty acids and glycerol, starches into dextrins and sugars, and proteins into peptides. This process restores normal digestion, improves nutrient absorption, and alleviates symptoms such as steatorrhea and abdominal pain. Changzhou Qianhong Biopharma is a key producer of pancreatin API for global markets.

Brand names

CreonPancreazePertzyeZenpepViokacePangrolPancrex

Other names

pancreatic enzymespancreatinum胰酶