The treatment of the sucrase deficiency caused by Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) consists of lifelong adherence to a strict sucrose-free diet. It is also sometimes necessary for some of you with sucrase deficiency caused by CSID to adhere to a starch-free or low-starch diet when a sucrose-free diet does not provide adequate relief of gastrointestinal symptoms.
However, given the sucrose content of Western diets, your compliance with a sucrose-free diet is, at best, difficult. For both of these reasons, those with sucrase deficiency due to CSID often experience continued chronic gastrointestinal symptoms despite attempts to restrict their diet. At the same time, some struggle to maintain their body weight.
Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is a sucrase enzyme replacement therapy that breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose, allowing these simple sugars to be absorbed by the small intestine into the bloodstream.
Enzyme replacement therapy with Sucraid® offers a pharmacologic alternative to strict sucrose-free diets. Sucraid® is an effective option for the management of sucrase deficiency caused by CSID symptoms. The medication may reduce or eliminate both the need for sucrose dietary restrictions and the symptoms of CSID associated with sucrase deficiency in the majority of treated individuals.
What Does Sucraid® Do?
How Do I Get Access to Sucraid®?
Sucraid® is a prescription enzyme replacement medication that is available through a specialty pharmacy. Ask your physician if Sucraid® would be appropriate for you or your child. If insurance issues make it difficult to access Sucraid®, support programs are available.
