The following should be noted with regard to the administration:
- Half of each dose should be taken before the meal and the other half during the meal
- The beverage or infant formula used to dilute Sucraid® should not be heated, nor should Sucraid® be added to hot beverages, as heat can decrease the potency of the enzyme
- Sucraid® should not be reconstituted or consumed with fruit juices, as the acidity may impair enzyme activity
- For patients 33 lb (15 kg) and less, the second half of the mixed solution should be refrigerated and discarded if not used within 24 hours
Storage and shelf life of Sucraid®:
- Sucraid® should be refrigerated at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) and protected from heat and light
- Single-use containers of Sucraid® can be removed from refrigeration and stored at 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) for up to 3 days (72 hours)
Healthcare professionals may recommend that patients avoid dietary sources of starch for the first two weeks of Sucraid® treatment, then gradually add starch back into the diet while monitoring symptoms, as Sucraid® does not address isomaltase deficiency.