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Sucraid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Sacrosidase 8500 IU/mL; oral soln.
Pharmacological Class
Enzyme.
How Supplied
Soln (118mL)—2 bottles (w. measuring scoops)
Manufacturer
Sucraid Indications
Indications
Oral replacement therapy of the genetically determined sucrase deficiency, which is part of congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Sucraid Dosage and Administration
Adult
Not applicable.
Children
<5months: not recommended. ≥5months: ≤15kg: 8500 IU per meal or snack. >15kg: 17000 IU per meal or snack. Dilute dose with 2–4 ounces of water, milk, or infant formula. Serve cold or at room temp; do not warm up or heat liquid before or after addition of Sucraid. Give half the dose at the beginning of the meal/snack and the remainder during meal/snack.
Sucraid Contraindications
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to yeast, glycerin, papain.
Sucraid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Sucraid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Administer initial dose near facility where acute hypersensitivity reactions can be treated; discontinue if hypersensitivity occurs. Diabetes. Evaluate for dietary starch restriction. Secondary disaccharidase deficiencies. Pregnancy (Cat. C).
Sucraid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Sucraid Interactions
Interactions
Do not reconstitute or consume with fruit juice; acidity reduces enzyme activity.
Sucraid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Abdominal pain, GI upset, constipation, insomnia, headache, nervousness, dehydration; rare: wheezing.
Sucraid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Sucraid Note
Not Applicable
Sucraid Patient Counseling
See Literature
