Table 3 Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) suggested dosing in different age groups
From: Practical guide to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency – Breaking the myths
Age group | Units of lipase |
|---|---|
Infant | 2000–4000 units/120 mL formula or breastmilk |
Child age < 4 years | 1000 units/kg/meal 500 units/kg/snack |
Child age ≥ 4 years | 500 units/kg/meal 250 units/kg/snack |
Adult starting dose | 50,000 units/meal 25,000 units/snack |
Adult maximum dose | 150,000 units/meal 70,000 units/snack |