FRUCTOSIN^®:

FRUCTOSiN^® - For the treatment of fructose malabsorption.
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.
FRUCTOsin^® is able to convert enzymatically approx. 6.2 g fructose into glucose in the small intestine.
Without histamine, lactose or gluten. Free from preservatives and synthetic flavouring agents.

Please note: You must take DAOSiN^®

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.

Packsizes:

FRUCTOSIN is available is 10, 30 or 90 capsule packs.

You can get information on the action and possible adverse effects of this medicinal product in the package information leaflet, or from your physician or pharmacist.

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.