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Pancrelipase

Enzyme
Other names: Creon, Pancreaze, Pancrelipase, Pertzye, Ultresa, Viokace

FAA guidance

Acceptable with conditions.

Wait

48 hours

after the first dose

Source: FAA, MedGuide (FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine medication reference). FAA date 1 October 2026. Checked by Crosscheck 14 October 2026

The FAA's MedGuide lists pancrelipase (Creon, Pancreaze, Pancrelipase, Pertzye, Ultresa, Viokace, Zenpep) as allowed, for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, with a wait of 48 hours after the first dose and none after later doses or after the final dose, used as prescribed.

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The MedGuide defines allowed as acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present, and says wait times are not determined solely by the medication: an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.

  • 48 hours after the first dose: ground observation
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FAA, MedGuide (FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine medication reference) · FAA date 1 October 2026
Generic: pancrelipase
Brand Name: Creon; Pancreaze; Pancrelipase; Pertzye; Ultresa; Viokace; Zenpep
Drug Class: Enzyme
Underlying Condition: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Use: ALLOW
INITIAL Wait Time (after first dose): 48 hours
SUBSEQUENT Dose Wait Time (after each dose): None
DISCONTINUATION Wait Time (after final dose): None
Frequency Use Limit: As prescribed
FAA, MedGuide (FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine medication reference) · FAA date 1 October 2026
ALLOWED: The medication is acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present.
FAA, MedGuide (FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine medication reference) · FAA date 1 October 2026
Underlying Condition: Evaluating medication use requires considering the impact of safety of flight from both the medication and underlying condition. Wait times are not determined solely by the medication; an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.
Sources and dates: pancrelipaseOne FAA document, with the FAA's date and when Crosscheck checked itOpen

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Medication guidance alone does not determine whether a pilot is medically qualified to fly. The underlying condition, dosage, side effects, medication combinations, and certification history may affect FAA eligibility.

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