Does Fruit Juice Interact with Sacrosidase?
CDI records a moderate classification for Fruit Juice and Sacrosidase. The stored summary is: Acidity in fruit juice may reduce enzyme activity of sacrosidase. Administration with fruit juice has not been studied and is not recommended. The mechanism involves acidity reduces enzyme activity. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Sacrosidase Class
- Sucrose-specific Enzyme
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Acidity reduces enzyme activity
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Fruit Juice and your doctor is considering prescribing Sacrosidase (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider