Pancreatinum
Pancreatin (pancreatic enzymes) · Sarcode
Pancreatinum is indicated for conditions arising from deficient or faulty pancreatic function, including pancreatic diabetes and diarrhoea. Burnett found it of value in gout, suggesting a broader metabolic action related to the pancreas and salivary glands.
Key symptoms
- Pancreatic diabetes with disordered digestion
- Diarrhoea from pancreatic insufficiency
- Mumps and parotid gland affections
- Gout responding to pancreatic support
- Disease of the pancreas generally
Extract of Pancreatic and Salivary Glands of Ox or Sheep. Trituration.
Clinical
Diabetes, pancreatic. Diarrhœa. Mumps. Gout. Pancreas, disease of.
Characteristics
Pancreatinum has been used with success in conditions due to disease or faulty action of the pancreas on the analogy of Thyroidin and the other Sarcodes. Burnett says pancreatics are often of great service in gout.
Relations
Compare: In action on pancreas and salivary glands, Ir. v., Nux, Puls., Merc., Iod., jabor., Pilocarpine.
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