How is Sacrosidase Oral Route dosed?
The usual recommended dose of sacrosidase oral route is 25 to 200 units per kg of body weight, taken with meals or snacks. The specific dosing information for your situation should be followed as per your doctor's instructions and the patient information insert. Each dose should be mixed in 2 to 4 ounces of milk, water, or infant formula. The medicine should not be heated or mixed with warm or hot beverages. Contact your doctor for any specific questions or concerns regarding the dosing of sacrosidase.
What is the dosage form of Sacrosidase Oral Route?
Sacrosidase oral route is available in the form of a solution.
How is Sacrosidase Oral Route administered?
Sacrosidase oral route should be administered by mixing each dose in 2 to 4 ounces of milk, water, or infant formula. It should not be heated or mixed with warm or hot beverages. Fruit juice should also not be used as a mixing agent. The dosage should be measured using the scoop provided with the medicine or by counting the correct number of drops from the bottle. After each use, the dosing scoop should be rinsed with water. Sacrosidase should be taken with meals or snacks, dividing the dose between the beginning and end of the meal or snack.
What are common precautions when taking Sacrosidase Oral Route?
Common precautions when taking sacrosidase oral route include:
- Regular checkups: Your doctor should monitor your progress regularly to ensure the medicine is working effectively.
- Serious allergic reactions: Contact your doctor immediately if you experience rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, or chest pain after taking the medication.
- Skin test: Inform your doctor if you or anyone in your household has had a positive skin test reaction to sacrosidase.
- Monitoring blood sugar levels: If you have diabetes, you may need to check blood or urine sugar levels more frequently and consult with your doctor before adjusting diet or diabetes medication dosages.
Follow the instructions in the patient information insert carefully. Mix each dose of the medicine with 2 to 4 ounces of milk, water, or infant formula, and avoid heating or mixing it with warm or hot beverages. Do not mix the medicine with fruit juice because the acid in the juice can cause it to break down. Measure your dose accurately using the scoop provided or by counting the correct number of drops from the bottle. Rinse the dosing scoop with water after each use. Take sacrosidase with meals or snacks, dividing the dose between the beginning and end of the meal or snack. Follow any special dietary instructions provided by your doctor.