IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SUCRAID® (SACROSIDASE) ORAL SOLUTION
- Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution may cause a serious allergic reaction. If you notice any swelling or have difficulty breathing, get emergency help right away.
- Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution does not break down some sugars that come from the digestion of starch. You may need to restrict the amount of starch in your diet. Your doctor will tell you if you should restrict starch in your diet.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to, have ever had a reaction to, or have ever had difficulty taking yeast, yeast products, papain, or glycerin (glycerol).
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, as your blood glucose levels may change if you begin taking Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution. Your doctor will tell you if your diet or diabetes medicines need to be changed.
- Some patients may have worse abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea. Constipation, difficulty sleeping, headache, nervousness, and dehydration have also occurred. Check with your doctor if you notice these or other side effects.
- Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution has not been tested to see if it works in patients with secondary (acquired) sucrase deficiency.
- NEVER HEAT SUCRAID® (SACROSIDASE) ORAL SOLUTION OR PUT IT IN WARM OR HOT BEVERAGES OR INFANT FORMULA. Do not mix Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution with fruit juice or take it with fruit juice. Take Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution as prescribed by your doctor. Normally half of the dose of Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is taken before a meal or snack and the other half is taken during the meal or snack.
- Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution should be refrigerated at 36°F-46°F (2°C-8°C) and should be protected from heat and light.
Indication
Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of genetically determined sucrase deficiency, which is part of congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID).
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Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is available by prescription only. The information on this website should not take the place of talking with your doctor or healthcare professional. If you have any questions about your condition, or if you would like more information about Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution, talk to your doctor or healthcare professional and see the full Prescribing Information.