Mechanism of Action

ZENPEP® is designed to mimic typical exocrine pancreatic function1,2

Uniform beads are designed to help disperse enzymes directly in the chyme to enhance nutrient absorption1,3

BENEFITS OF ENTERIC-COATED BEADS1-3

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  • ZENPEP is formulated to optimize enzyme bioavailability1
  • Once released, the enzymes catalyze the hydrolysis of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates1

* A phase I, open-label, randomized, single-treatment, crossover study in 17 adult patients (>18 years of age) with EPI secondary to chronic pancreatitis to determine the bioavailability of lipase from ZENPEP in the duodenum under fed conditions. Statistical significance was seen at 30 minutes as compared with duodenal lipase release without ZENPEP.2

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References: 1. ZENPEP. Package insert. Nestlé Health Science; 2020. 2. Lieb JG 2nd, Patel D, Karnik N, Toskes PP. Study of the gastrointestinal bioavailability of a pancreatic extract product (Zenpep) in chronic pancreatitis patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancreatology. 2020;20(6):1092-1102. doi:10.1016/j.pan.2020.07.007 3. Karnik NP, Jan A. Pancrelipase. In: The Learning Healthcare System: Workshop Summary. StatPearls Publishing; NCBI Bookshelf. Updated April 1, 2022. Accessed June 8, 2022. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534847