FLAVOR SWEET SUGAR FREE SUSPENSION 473mL

What is FLAVOR SWEET SUGAR FREE?

This is the sugar-free version of FLAVOR PLUS. It works the same way — pharmacists use it to prepare pleasant-tasting liquid medicines — but it uses non-caloric sweeteners (such as sucralose, sorbitol, or xylitol) instead of sugar.

It is used for:

•       Patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

•       Patients on low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diets

•       Long-term paediatric therapy where protecting teeth from sugar is a priority

•       Patients with phenylketonuria (confirm aspartame-free formulation with pharmacist)

Are there any side effects from the sweeteners?

•       Sorbitol and xylitol (if used) — can cause loose stools or stomach cramps in large amounts, particularly in young children. This is usually only a concern if a child is receiving several sorbitol-containing medicines at the same time.

•       If the formulation contains aspartame: avoid in phenylketonuria (PKU) — aspartame contains phenylalanine. Check the sweetener with your pharmacist.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is FLAVOR SWEET SUGAR FREE safe for my diabetic child?

Yes — it is formulated without sucrose or glucose-containing sugars and does not raise blood sugar. It uses non-caloric sweeteners. Always confirm with your pharmacist which specific sweetener is used.

❓ Does 'sugar-free' mean no calories?

Mostly, yes — but some sweeteners like sorbitol contain a very small number of calories and can cause diarrhoea in large amounts. The amount in a typical medicine dose is tiny and clinically insignificant.

❓ Why does my child's medicine need a flavouring base at all?

Many medicines are only available as adult tablets and are extremely bitter. Compounding pharmacists grind these medicines into powder and suspend them in a flavouring base like FLAVOR SWEET to create a palatable liquid for children. The flavouring does not affect how the medicine works — it only makes it taste better.