FRUCTOSIN®: For the treatment of fructose malabsorption.
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FRUCTOsin® is a medical device containing Xylose isomerase and is used for the treatment of fructose malabsorption. It converts fructose into glucose in the small intestine and thus relieves the symptoms of fructose malabsorption.
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FRUCTOsin® is able to convert enzymatically approx. 6.2 g fructose into glucose in the small intestine.
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Without histamine, lactose or gluten. Free from preservatives and synthetic flavouring agents.
How to take FRUCTOSiN®?
Depending on overall fructose intake, 1-2 capsules must be taken with water up to 3 times a day, 15 minutes before meals containing fructose. By the time the fructose reaches the intestine, the capsule should already have dissolved and the enzyme xylose isomerase in it should be active. Do not chew the capsule content before swallowing. Instead, swallow the capsule whole. If you have trouble swallowing the capsule, it also can be opened and the content can be taken whole immediately with some water. Taking 6 capsules of FRUCTOSiN® can break down up to 36 g of fructose.
Where can I buy FRUCTOSIN?
FRUCTOSiN is available exclusively from your local pharmacy. Your pharmacy will be happy to advise you about this product.
Package Sizes
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Packsizes:
FRUCTOSIN is available is 10, 30 or 90 capsule packs.
FRUCTOSiN® is not suitable for people with hereditary fructose intolerance.
Diabetics may only take FRUCTOSiN® under medical supervision.
Diabetics must calculate the fructose content of foodstuffs as glucose.
Please consult your physician before taking FRUCTOSiN® if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Children and young people may only take FRUCTOSiN® after consulting their physician.
Capsules should not be taken in the event of a known hypersensitivity to xylose isomerase or another constituent of FRUCTOSiN®.
FRUCTOSiN® Constituents
Active ingredient: xylose isomerase (EC 5.3.1.5); stabilizer: microcrystalline cellulose; capsule casing: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; stabilizer: maltose; coating agent: shellac; stabilizer: hydroxypropyl cellulose;
carrier material: ammonium sulfate; thickener: polyvinylpolypyrrolidone; release agent: talc; thickeners: modified maize starch, carboxymethyl cellulose; humectant: glycerin; acidity regulator: sodium carbonate;
capsule colorant: titanium dioxide FRUCTOSiN® contains no fructose, no histamine, no lactose and no gluten. Free of preservatives and artificial flavorings.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a cool and dry place.
How does FRUCTOSiN® work?
Fructose is absorbed by the body in the intestine. With fructose malabsorption, the body is unable to absorb fructose in the intestine sufficiently. This leads to excess fructose in the digestive tract. The bacterial breakdown of fructose results in the symptoms of fructose malabsorption such as stomach cramps, nausea and impaired intestinal function. On account of its biochemical properties, the enzyme xylose isomerase creates a balanced ratio of fructose and glucose, thus preventing the symptoms of fructose malabsorption. Due to the fast absorption of glucose from the intestine, the glucose is converted back to fructose to a lesser extent only.
Glucose and fructose have the same energy content, but insulin is needed for metabolization of glucose in the body. Therefore, diabetics must count the fructose present in foodstuffs as glucose when taking FRUCTOSiN®. One positive side-effect is that, unlike fructose, glucose is able to control the sense of hunger and satiation in the body. Consequently, the glucose converted by FRUCTOSiN® indicates to the body that it is full in good time, thus preventing intake of unnecessary calories.
Glucose and fructose have the same energy content, but insulin is needed for metabolization of glucose in the body. Therefore, diabetics must count the fructose present in foodstuffs as glucose when taking FRUCTOSiN®. One positive side-effect is that, unlike fructose, glucose is able to control the sense of hunger and satiation in the body. Consequently, the glucose converted by FRUCTOSiN® indicates to the body that it is full in good time, thus preventing intake of unnecessary calories.
