Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Pertzye Capsule

Pertzye Capsule

Generic namepancrelipase
Drug classDigestive enzymes
FormsCapsule (delayed-release)

Pertzye is a prescription medicine used to treat people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions. Pertzye capsules contain a mixture of digestive enzymes including lipases, proteases and amylases from pig pancreas.

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General information, not medical advice

Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.

  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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