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Replies to "For those who take Creon - how do you determine how much to take with each..."
@debhammel
I was on 36000 Creon after pancreas removal for about 18 months, I switched to to the 2400 Creon as I was going to bath room to many times.
I take Clearlax in my coffee every morning and a stool softener with each meal, not going as often now. My biggest problem is I cannot gain weight.
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@debhammel. Do not exceed 2,500 lipase units/kg/meal. Take your weight (w) divide by 2.2#/kg, multiply by 2500 lipase. EX: 180#person /2.2 x 2500= 204,545. this is the max. lipase dosage per meal. For all... If you are significantly overweight I suggest lowering the (w).
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@debhammel Like you I take 2 capsules with meals and 1 with snacks. It seems to be working. My problem is that I forget the capsules with meals! Have to work harder to remember! The GI doctor never said anything about calculating doses so I’ve just stayed where I am.