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Sacrosidase (Systemic)

Brand Names : Sucraid

Sacrosidase | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects


Proper Use of This Medicine

Take sacrosidase with meals or snacks. It is best to take about half of the dose at the beginning of the meal or snack and the rest at the end.

Mix each dose of this medicine in 2 to 4 ounces of milk, water, or infant formula. Do not heat the medicine or mix it in warm or hot beverages, which could cause it to break down and not work as well. Also, do not mix it with fruit juice because the acid in the juice could cause the medicine to break down.

When prescribing this medicine for your condition, your doctor may also prescribe a personal diet for you. Follow carefully the special diet your doctor gives you.

Dosing—The dose of sacrosidase will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of sacrosidase. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of solution you take depends on your weight. The solution can be measured using the special scoop provided or by counting the correct number of drops through the special tip on the container.

  • For oral dosage form (oral solution):
    • To help digest sugar:
      • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 15 kilograms (kg) (33 pounds)—2 milliliters (mL) (44 drops) with each meal or snack.
      • Children weighing up to 15 kg (33 pounds)—1 mL (22 drops) with each meal or snack.

Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage—To store this medicine:

  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store away from heat and direct light.
  • Store in the refrigerator. However, keep the medicine from freezing.
  • Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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Date Written: 01/12/1999









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