Generic name:lactase [ LAK-tase ]
Brand names: Dairy Ease, Lac-Dose, Lactaid, Lactrase, Surelac
Drug class:Digestive enzymes
What is Lactaid?
Lactaid is an enzyme that helps your body break down lactose in dairy products. If you are lactose-intolerant, consuming a dairy product can cause gas, bloating, stomach pain, or diarrhea.
Lactaid is a dietary supplement that can help prevent these symptoms in people with lactose intolerance who consume milk or other dairy products.
It is not certain whether Lactaid is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Lactaid is often sold as a dietary supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for supplements and some marketed products have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Dietary supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Lactaid may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.
Before taking this medicine
This product may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have other medical conditions.
Do not give Lactaid to a child younger than 4 years old.
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