Top 10 Pancreas Medicines

Pancreatin is a domestic drug based on the active ingredient of the same name. It belongs to the category of enzyme agents prescribed for pancreatitis and other diseases of the pancreas. The active substance in the composition helps to improve digestion in case of insufficiency of its own enzymes, relieve heaviness, relieve heartburn and other unpleasant sensations. Reviews of people who took Pancreatin sound mostly positive, but doctors do not always speak flatteringly about this drug and more often prescribe its more expensive counterparts, considering their effectiveness to be higher.

Mezim forte is a popular and relatively inexpensive pancreatin-based drug, well known to doctors and patients. It is intended to compensate for pancreatic insufficiency, often prescribed for pancreatitis, but can also be used simply when overeating or taking a large amount of fatty foods. In some cases, the drug is prescribed for long courses or even on an ongoing basis. The tool has practically no contraindications and side effects. Small tablets are easy to swallow. Based on pancreatin, other products are also produced, including those that are more affordable, but it is Mezim that is in the greatest demand.

Enzistal is a drug with a combined composition, which presents pancreatin, enhanced with bovine bile extract and hemicellulose. It is indicated for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including pancreatic insufficiency caused by its inflammation. The tool allows you to improve the process of digestion, remove pain, a feeling of heaviness and discomfort. Its reception is acceptable both for treatment courses, and one-time in case of banal overeating. Enzistal tablets have a reliable protective shell, which dissolves only when it enters the small intestine. The medicine receives a lot of positive feedback from both doctors and ordinary people, but is not yet popular enough.

Creon 10000 is a modern German drug based on pancreatin, produced in capsule format for oral administration.The active substance in it is presented in the form of the smallest granules or minimicrospheres. When it enters the stomach, the gelatin capsule breaks up, and its contents are mixed with food as homogeneously as possible, which contributes to its better efficiency and high-quality removal of the load from the pancreas. Creon is also available in dosages of 5000, 25000 and 40000. There are equally good reviews about each of the release options, and the doctor will tell you which one is better to choose. It is Creon that many call the best drug based on pancreatin.

The drug Buscopan is called by many an analogue of No-shpa for their similar action. It also affects the smooth muscles of the internal organs, allowing you to relieve spasm and relieve pain. Relief occurs within 15 minutes. The course reception of Buscopan is possible, but it is prescribed extremely rarely due to the frequent side effects that occur against its background. But to relieve pain here and now, this remedy is capable of excellently. The medicine is very popular in Europe and the USA, but in Russia it has not yet become sufficiently popular. One reason is the high cost. Also in pharmacies from time to time there are fakes, the benefits of taking which should not be expected.

No-shpa is a popular and well-known drug with a pronounced antispasmodic effect. It is indicated for abdominal pain caused by cramps and is often prescribed in pancreatic disorders to relieve symptoms.In addition to relieving pain, the medicine improves the outflow of pancreatic juice, reduces swelling and inflammation. No-shpa is considered to be an effective and safe remedy. It is prescribed for children and pregnant women. Side effects are possible, but extremely rare. You can find quite a lot of reviews about this medicine, it is well known to several generations and gets mostly high marks.

The drug Duspatalin has irritable bowel syndrome as the main indication for use, however, due to its pronounced antispasmodic properties, it is often prescribed for diseases of the pancreas. To the greatest extent, it is effective in chronic pancreatitis, in the acute stage it is prescribed less frequently. By relieving spasms, the medicine helps to relieve pain, expand the ducts and improve communication between the pancreas and the duodenum. Duspatalin is available in the form of tablets and capsules. The former are slightly cheaper, but require more frequent use. Capsules contain a larger amount of active substance, have a prolonged action.

Pariet is an original Japanese drug based on rabeprazole. It has a rather high cost, has many cheaper analogues based on the same active substance, but it is the medicine of this manufacturer that is considered the most high-quality and effective. Pariet is a proton pump inhibitor that helps reduce pancreatic secretion. One tablet per day will be enough to significantly alleviate the condition. Most often, it is prescribed for gastritis, but as part of complex therapy in the treatment of pancreatitis, it is also able to show excellent results. If not for the high price, it could become much more popular.

Famotidine is a third-generation histamine H2 receptor blocker. It suppresses the secretion of the pancreas, thereby helping to relieve pain and other unpleasant symptoms of pancreatitis. The drug is available in tablets with a dosage of 20 and 40 mg, which are enough to take 1-2 times a day. The prolonged action of the agent will provide a long-term therapeutic effect that develops within 1-3 hours and lasts 12-24 hours. Before you start taking Famotidine, you should take into account the possibility of developing side effects, as well as the withdrawal effect that occurs after the end of the course of treatment. In general, in the reviews of doctors and patients, the drug receives high marks.

Omez is a popular and inexpensive proton pump inhibitor containing omeprazole as an active ingredient. They significantly reduce the production of hydrochloric acid, thereby reducing the load on the pancreas, reducing pain and discomfort. In most cases, one dose per day is sufficient. The action develops within an hour and lasts for up to a day. Omez is far from the cheapest, but not the most expensive drug based on omeprazole. Patient reviews about him are mostly good. A number of doctors consider it a little outdated, but there are also those who successfully treat pancreatitis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with this particular remedy.