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CREON^® (pancrelipase) is a prescription pancreatic enzyme medicine used to improve food digestion in people who cannot digest food properly because they have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

Important Safety Information about CREON

• CREON^® may increase your chance of having a serious bowel disorder called fibrosing colonopathy. The risk of having this condition may be reduced by following the dosing instructions that your healthcare professional gave you.

• Do not crush or chew CREON^® capsules or the contents of the capsule; this may cause mouth irritation. Consult your medication guide for how to take CREON^® if you have trouble swallowing capsules. Always take CREON^® during a meal or with a snack and follow it with sufficient fluid. Take CREON^® exactly as your doctor tells you to.

• Call your healthcare professional right away if you have any of these symptoms: unusual or severe stomach pain; worsening of gout; painful, swollen joints; trouble with breathing; skin rashes; or swollen lips.

• The most common side effects include gassiness (flatulence), headaches, stomach area (abdominal) pain, and dizziness.

This is the most important information you need to know. Refer to your medication guide every time you refill your prescription, because information may change. Tell your healthcare professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

For further information, talk with your healthcare provider. Please see full Prescribing Information including the Medication Guide. If you have any questions about this information, be sure to discuss them with your doctor. You are encouraged to report negative adverse effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. If you cannot afford your medication, contact: www.pparx.org or call the toll-free phone number (1-888-4PPA-NOW) for assistance.