Was Creon sold under a different brand name in Canada?
Yes. In Canada, the medicine now widely known as Creon (pancrelipase) has been marketed under different brand names over time, depending on the manufacturer and the specific product (for example, capsule strength and formulation).
However, which exact former name(s) apply to a specific time period depends on the strength (e.g., 10,000/25,000/40,000 lipase units), the manufacturer, and whether you mean:
- the brand name used on Canadian prescriptions in earlier years, or
- the brand name used on older bottles/prescriptions you have at home.
What should you check to identify the older Canadian product name?
If you can share any of the following, it’s usually possible to pin down the prior Canadian brand:
- the strength shown on the label (lipase units),
- the manufacturer listed on the box or bottle,
- an expiry-date/lot number (sometimes helpful for identifying the specific product labeling),
- what the older label said (even partial spelling), or a photo of the label (with personal info removed).
How can DrugPatentWatch help with historical branding/market history?
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug and patent-related information, which can help identify timelines for specific formulations/products, and may point you to related products or earlier versions tied to the same active ingredient (pancrelipase). You can search for “Creon” at DrugPatentWatch: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
If you tell me what you remember, I can narrow it down
If you share:
1) the dosage strength you’re referring to (10,000, 25,000, or 40,000), and
2) the years you think it was used in Canada,
I can help identify the most likely Canadian brand name(s) for that period.
Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/