Creon 25000

Capsule · Abbott
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Creon 25000 is a capsule made by Abbott that contains Pancreatin 25,000 units lipase. Pancreatin is a digestive enzymes: replaces missing pancreatic enzymes so food can be digested, for example in pancreatitis.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Pancreatin (pancreatic enzymes)25,000 units lipase

What it is used for

Replaces missing pancreatic enzymes so food can be digested, for example in pancreatitis.

How it works

Pancreatic enzymes (lipase, amylase, protease) replace missing digestive enzymes in pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis and after pancreas surgery.

How to take it

Take with every meal and snack, swallowed whole; the dose matches the fat content of food.

Common side effects

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Constipation or diarrhoea

Get medical help straight away if

Severe tummy pain or bowel blockage signs

Be careful

Swallow whole with meals; do not chew.

Other medicines and interactions

Antacids and acid reducers can change how well it works.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Used in pregnancy and breastfeeding when needed.

Common questions

What is Creon 25000?

Creon 25000 is a capsule by Abbott containing Pancreatin 25,000 units lipase.

What is Creon 25000 used for?

Replaces missing pancreatic enzymes so food can be digested, for example in pancreatitis.

How should I take Creon 25000?

Take with every meal and snack, swallowed whole; the dose matches the fat content of food. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Creon 25000?

Common side effects include: Stomach pain, nausea, constipation or diarrhoea. Get medical help straight away for: Severe tummy pain or bowel blockage signs.

Does Creon 25000 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Creon 25000 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Used in pregnancy and breastfeeding when needed.

What are the substitutes for Creon 25000?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.