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 using the Sucraid® 2-mL single-use container, 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.