sucraid
Sucraid (Sacrosidase) is a sucrose-specific enzyme used to treat Congenital Abnormalities, Digestive System Diseases.
Sacrosidase · by Qol Medcl
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Sacrosidase
- Drug class
- Sucrose-Specific Enzyme
- Form
- Solution
- Strength
- Sacrosidase 8,500 IU/ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Qol Medcl
- FDA application
- BLA020772
What is Sucraid?
From the FDA label:Sacrosidase is an enzyme with the chemical name of β,D-fructofuranoside fructohydrolase. The enzyme is derived from baker’s yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ). It has been reported that the primary amino acid structure of this protein consists of 513 amino acids with an apparent molecular weight of 100,000 Da for the glycosylated monomer (range 66,000- 116,000 Da). Reports also suggest that the protein exists in solution as a monomer, dimer, tetramer, and octomer ranging from 100,000 Da to 800,000 Da. It has an isoelectric point (pI) of 4.5. Sucraid ® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is an oral enzyme replacement therapy. Sucraid is a pale yellow to colorless, clear solution with a pleasant, sweet taste. Each milliliter (mL) of Sucraid contains 8,500 International Units (I.U.) of the enzyme sacrosidase, the active ingredient. Sucraid may contain small amounts of papain (see WARNINGS). Papain is a protein-cleaving enzyme that is introduced in the manufacturing process to digest the cell wall of the yeast and may not be completely removed during subsequent process steps. Sucraid contains sacrosidase in a vehicle comprised of glycerin, water, citric acid, and sodium hydroxide to maintain the pH at 4.0 to 4.7. Glycerol (glycerin) in the amount consumed in the recommended doses of Sucraid has no expected toxicity. This enzyme preparation is fully soluble with water, milk, and infant…
How to use
Important Administration Information Administer Sucraid with each meal or snack. Mix Sucraid with cold or room temperature water, milk or infant formula prior to administration. Administration of Sucraid in liquids other than water, milk, or infant formula has not been studied and is not recommended. Do not mix or consume Sucraid with fruit juice. Do not warm or heat the water, milk, or infant formula before or after addition of Sucraid. Administer half of the dose at the beginning of the meal or snack and the other half of the dose during the meal or snack. Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage is: Patients weighing 15 kg and less: 8,500 International Units (1 mL) administered orally with each meal or snack. Patients weighing more than 15 kg: 17,000 International Units (2 mL) administered orally with each meal or snack. Preparation and Administration Instructions for Patients Weighing 15 kg or Less Multiple-Dose Bottle: Using the measuring scoop provided, add 1 scoop of Sucraid (1 mL) to 60 mL of cold or room temperature water, milk, or infant formula. Stir to mix well. Administer half of the mixed Sucraid solution (30 mL) at the beginning of the meal or snack and the other half of the mixed solution (30 mL) during the meal or snack. Do not save any of the mixed Sucraid solution for later use. Rinse the measuring scoop with water. Single-Use Container: Empty the entire…
Side effects
The following adverse reactions associated with the use of sacrosidase were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports. Because some of these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. In clinical studies of up to 54 months duration, a total of 52 patients were treated with Sucraid. The reported adverse reactions (number of patients) were as follows: abdominal pain (4), vomiting (3), nausea (2), diarrhea (2), constipation (2), insomnia (1), headache (1), nervousness (1), and dehydration (1). Hypersensitivity reactions (wheezing, rash, and pruritis) have been reported (see WARNINGS).
Warnings
Important safety information
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions Severe hypersensitivity reactions, including wheezing, rash, and pruritis, have been reported with administration of Sucraid. Sucraid contains papain, which is associated with hypersensitivity reactions (see DESCRIPTION). A pediatric patient in the clinical trials experienced a hypersensitivity reaction of severe wheezing that required hospitalization. Postmarketing cases of cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions have also been reported. Instruct patients or caregivers to stop Sucraid and seek medical attention if symptoms suggestive of a hypersensitivity reaction occur. Sucraid is contraindicated in patients who have had a known hypersensitivity reaction (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Who should not take Sucraid
Sucraid is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to yeast, yeast products, glycerin (glycerol), or papain (see WARNINGS).
Interactions
Fruit Juice The acidity in fruit juice may reduce the enzyme activity in Sucraid. Administration of Sucraid with liquids other than water, milk, or infant formula has not been studied and is not recommended (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Administration Instructions).
Storing Sucraid, and how long it keeps
Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.
- “Discard the mixed Sucraid solution if not used within 24 hours.”
- “Throw away after 4 weeks of first opening the multiple-dose bottle.”
- “Store the second portion of the mixed Sucraid solution (60 mL) at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for up to 24 hours for administration with the next meal or snack.”
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sucraid treat?
- Sucraid (Sacrosidase) may be used to treat congenital abnormalities, digestive system diseases, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Sucraid?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Sucraid. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Sucraid?
- Sucraid is marketed by Qol Medcl. You can see Qol Medcl's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Sucraid a brand-name or generic drug?
- Sucraid is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Sacrosidase.
- Is Sucraid available over the counter?
- No. Sucraid is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Sucraid come in?
- Sucraid is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Sucraid?
- Sucraid is classified as sucrose-specific enzyme, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Sucraid FDA-registered?
- Sucraid is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number BLA020772. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Sucraid safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Sucraid. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Sucraid?
- Sucraid's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following adverse reactions associated with the use of sacrosidase were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports. Because some of these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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