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Sacrosidase (By mouth)

Sacrosidase (sak-ROE-si-dase)

Helps your body break down and use sucrose (sugar).

Brand Name(s):

Sucraid

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Liquid

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
• This medicine comes in 2 forms: a 118 mL multiple-dose bottle and a 2 mL single-use container.
• Mix this medicine with cold or room temperature water, milk, or infant formula. Do not mix it with warm or hot liquids. Do not mix it with fruit juice. Do not give or take this medicine with fruit juice.
• Do not warm or heat the mixture before taking or giving it.
• 2 mL single-use container:
  • Do not use it if the seal has been damaged.
  • Remove the container from a foil pouch. Twist the cap to the left to remove it from the container. Squeeze all the solution in the container into 4 ounces of cold or room temperature water, milk, or infant formula and mix it.
  • For patients weighing 15 kilograms (kg) or more: Take or give half of the mixture (2 ounces) at the start of the meal or snack and take or give the remaining half of the mixture during the meal or snack.
  • For patients weighing less than 15 kg:
    • Divide the 4-ounce mixture into two separate 2-ounce portions.
    • Take or give 1 ounce at the start of the meal or snack and take or give the other half of the first portion during meal or snack.
    • Store the second portion in the refrigerator for the next meal or snack and repeat the steps.
    • Throw away the second portion if not used within 24 hours.
• 118 mL multiple-dose bottle:
  • Do not use the multiple-dose bottle if the seal has been damaged.
  • Remove the plastic screw by twisting the cap to the left. Use the measuring scoop to measure the prescribed dose.
  • Mix the prescribed dose in 2 or 4 ounces of cold or room temperature water, milk, or infant formula.
  • Take or give half of the mixture at the start of each meal or snack. Take or give the remaining mixture during meal or snack. Rinse the scoop after using.
• Your doctor may tell you or your child to limit the amount of starch (including wheat, rice, potatoes) that you eat. Carefully follow any special diet that your doctor gives you.
• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
• Store the medicine in the refrigerator. You may store the 2 mL single-use container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Throw away any unused 118 mL multiple-dose bottle 4 weeks after opening the bottle.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Some foods can affect how sacrosidase works. Do mix or take this medicine with fruit juice.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes or asthma.
• Your doctor may order a skin test before you or your child start using this medicine. The skin test is used to see if you have an allergy to sacrosidase. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive skin test reaction to sacrosidase.
• Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have diabetes. This medicine will help your body absorb sugar and can change the level of sugar in your blood. Your doctor may need to change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Chest pain, swelling in your face, trouble breathing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Trouble with sleeping

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Last Updated: 9/6/2024