Pancreaze
pancrelipase · delayed-release capsule · all strengths
The finding
PORK
Pancreaze's active ingredient comes from pig pancreas. This is the medicine itself, not a capsule ingredient that could differ. Every US prescription pancreatic enzyme is made this way; no plant or synthetic version is FDA-approved.
This is often an essential treatment. Do not stop it on your own. Scholars have addressed medicines like this under necessity, bring this to a scholar you trust.
We tell you the source. Your scholar decides what's permissible, and your doctor and pharmacist decide your care.
What this means
Pancreaze is a pancreatic enzyme; it helps the body break down food. This page covers all strengths of Pancreaze. Pancreaze, like Creon, Zenpep, Pertzye, and Viokace, is porcine-derived. Talk to your doctor about your treatment.
What to do
- Keep taking it as prescribed, and do not change or stop it without your prescriber.
- Tell your doctor the source matters to you, and ask if another option is medically safe.
- Bring this to a scholar you trust. Scholars have spoken about medicines like this when there is no other choice.
SourceFDA label · active ingredient
Label datedMarch 2026
Pharmacist reviewAugust 2026
A fact about the active ingredient, from the FDA label. Content has been reviewed by a licensed pharmacist.