PERT capsules are available in different strengths. The common capsule sizes are 25,000 units.
Some people may find the capsules too large to swallow and prefer to take a higher number of lower dose capsules. For example, with a snack they may prefer to take two or three 10,000 unit capsules rather than one 25,000 unit capsule.
The high number of PERT capsules required can feel like a lot. However, it is important to highlight to your patients the significant benefits of taking PERT.
“Creon [PERT Brand Name] really has changed my life. The one thing that’s changed my life. Unfortunately they’re kind of ungainly pills to swallow and I have to take six or seven or eight with every meal but that’s a small price to pay for having virtually a symptom free life now.”
Pancreatic cancer patient