Generic

Sucralose

Indications

Sucralose is a sugar substitute, which can be used as a sweetener in various foods such as tea, coffee, pudding, dairy products, jellies, fruit juices, desserts, hot and cold food drinks, etc. Due to the calorie-free sweetener, it is a good preparation for the health conscious. Sucralose may be a unique option for diabetics with excess glucose in their blood. The FDA has confirmed that sucralose can be used by everyone, including children, pregnant women, and anyone who wants to reduce their calorie intake.

Pharmacology

Sucralose is a zero calorie artificial sweetener. Sucralose is about 600 times sweeter than sugar. Sucralose Obtained from sucrose in which three hydroxyl groups are replaced by three chlorine atoms. Because it’s made from sugar, sucralose tastes like sugar. The tightly bound carbon-chlorine bonds are particularly stable and prevent the conversion of sucralose to energy, making sucralose calorie-free. The chlorine atoms also provide thermal stability, allowing sucralose to withstand cooking and baking without losing its sweetness. Sucralose is not broken down into energy in the body. Therefore, it has no calories. The sucralose molecule passes through the body unaltered, unmetabolized and eliminated after consumption. Sucralose does not cause caries, does not affect carbohydrate metabolism, does not affect fetal or neonatal development because sucralose is not actively transported across the blood-brain barrier, placental barrier or mammary gland. Sucralose does not interfere with glucose utilization and absorption, carbohydrate metabolism, and insulin secretion. It is therefore a safe substance that can be consumed by diabetics.

Dosage & Administration

The acceptable daily intake of sucralose is 5-15 mg/kg body weight. Normally 1 tablet (8 mg) in a cup of tea or coffee is enough to sweeten the drink.

The acceptable daily intake (ADI) of Sucralose Sweet Drops is 5-15 mg per kg of body weight. Each drops sweetness is like one teaspoon of sugar. Normally one drop in a cup of tea or coffee is enough to sweeten the drink or as directed by the physician.

Pregnancy & Lactation

FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Precautions & Warnings

Before taking sucralose, tell your doctor about the current list of medications, over-the-counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, medical conditions, and any medical conditions present. (for example, pregnancy, imminent surgery, etc.). There are certain health problems that can make you more sensitive to the side effects of medications. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the directions printed on the package insert. The dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important advice points are listed below.

Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Therapeutic Class

Oral nutritional preparations

Storage Conditions

Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

Pharmaceutical Name

ACME Laboratories Ltd.