zenpep peptides FAQ

There are no known interactions between Zenpep and foods or drinks. Zenpep should always be taken with a meal or snack and plenty of liquid. It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect Zenpep.

Zenpep is made up of a mixture of enzymes (pancreatic enzymes), including lipases, proteases, and amylases. These enzymes help break down fats, proteins, and sugars from food in the small intestine. This helps the body digest and absorb important nutrients.

The most common side effects of Zenpep are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

Do not take Zenpep unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Take it as prescribed. Follow your health care provider’s advice about whether to adjust your dose based on your diet or weight. Do not share Zenpep with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. Keep Zenpep out of the reach of children. Zenpep should always be taken with a meal or snack. Zenpep should be swallowed whole. Do not chew or crush Zenpep. It should be taken with plenty of liquid to make sure it is swallowed completely. Do not allow Zenpep to stay in the mouth. If Zenpep is chewed, crushed, or left in the mouth, it can cause serious mouth irritation and sores. If you cannot swallow Zenpep capsules whole, the contents of the capsule should be mixed with a soft acidic food (like applesauce, bananas, or pears) and swallowed whole right away, without chewing. Do not keep the mixture for later use. After swallowing the soft food, drink plenty of liquid to wash all of the medicine out of the mouth and into the stomach. In infants less than a year old, Zenpep should only be used as prescribed, right before breastfeeding or formula feeding. It should not be mixed directly into breast milk or formula. It can be mixed with a soft acidic food, like applesauce, and given to the infant right away. The contents of the capsule may also be sprinkled directly into the infant’s mouth. In either case, the infant should drink enough breast milk or formula right away to swallow all of the Zenpep. Look into the infant’s mouth afterwards to make sure there is no medicine left in the mouth. Zenpep is made from the pancreas of pigs. These are the same pigs that people eat as pork.

If you miss a dose of Zenpep, skip the missed dose and take the next dose with your next meal or snack. Do not take double or extra doses.

Zenpep may interact with certain medicines. Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

Zenpep comes as delayed-release oral capsules that are swallowed.

Zenpep (pancrelipase) is commonly used to help break down and digest food in people whose pancreas is not working properly (pancreatic insufficiency). Treating Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) With Zenpep Zenpep may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not take Zenpep.

While less common, the most serious side effects of Zenpep are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Fibrosing Colonopathy. Some people who take high doses of Zenpep have had a rare but serious condition called fibrosing colonopathy. In fibrosing colonopathy, scar tissue builds up in the colon (large intestine), causing narrowing (strictures) or blockages. Call your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of this condition.

If you or someone else has used too much Zenpep, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.

Zenpep should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F and 77 F (20 C and 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F and 104 F (15 C and 40 C) for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it. Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and heat. Zenpep should be kept in the original bottle, which should be tightly closed when not in use. If there is a small paper packet or canister (desiccant) in the bottle, it should be kept inside the bottle. Do not eat the desiccant or throw it away.

Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them know if Zenpep is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following. Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your health care provider if you have any of the following.