Getting started with CREON 36K
36K capsules can be an appropriate strength for many patients1
CREON 36K LIPASE UNIT CAPSULES
110 to
<160 lb
≥160 to
315 lb

meals

meals

snacks

snacks
ASSESS and TITRATE based on symptoms and diet
Usually, half of the prescribed CREON dose for an individualized full meal should be given with each snack.1
This chart is intended to be a guide. CREON capsules represent nearest capsule count within recommended dosing range.
Patients weighing <110 lb may require a lower lipase unit starting dose. Patients weighing >315 lb may require a higher lipase unit starting dose.
The CREON dosage you prescribe should be initiated at the lowest recommended dose based on the patient’s weight and individualized based on clinical symptoms, the degree of steatorrhea present, and the fat content of the diet.1 Dosing of pancreatic enzymes is based on the guidelines established by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). The CFF guidelines also provide dosing based on fat ingested per day.1
CREON 36,000 may not be appropriate for all patients. CREON is available in 3,000, 6,000, 12,000, and 24,000 lipase unit capsules.1
Prescribe for both meals
and snacks
When writing prescriptions (on paper or e-prescribing systems),
make sure to specify the number of capsules that should be
taken per meal and per snack.1 Usually half of the prescribed
CREON dose for an individualized full meal should be given with each snack.1
CREON should be taken during every meal and snack1


Meals and snacks are for illustrative purposes only.

Sample script for a patient who weighs 160 lb.1