Unit Price:
৳ 14.00
(2 x 10: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price:
৳ 140.00
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Indications
Prevention of symptoms of lactose intolerance-
- Infantile colic
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Borborygmi
Composition
- Each chewable tablet contains Lactase USP 9000 IU
- Each ml drop contains Lactase USP 0.11 gm equivalent to 3333.33 units
Pharmacology
Lactase is an enzyme that helps to prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance by breaking down milk sugar (lactose) to produce glucose and galactose via hydrolysis and making dairy foods easier to digest.
Dosage & Administration
Chewable tablet: 1 tablet with dairy food. If needed dose can be adjusted up to 2 tablets at a time.
Paediatric drops: Add lactase enzyme to breast milk or formula in the following directions-
Breast Milk:
Paediatric drops: Add lactase enzyme to breast milk or formula in the following directions-
Breast Milk:
- Express a few tablespoons (2-3 tablespoons) of breast milk into sterilized container
- Add 4 drops of lactase paediatric drops
- Give mixture to infant on a spoon or oral syringe before initiating breastfeeding
- Breast feed as normal
- Add 4 drops of lactase paediatric drops to warm (not hot) formula
- Wait 30 minutes, shaking formula occasionally
- Add 2 drops of lactase paediatric drops to warm formula
- Store in refrigerator for minimum 4 hours
- Feed Infant as normal
- Use within 12 hour
- Discard any unused formula.
Interaction
No information for Laczym interactions has been found yet.
Contraindications
This drug is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to lactase or any other components of the product.
Side Effects
There are no major side effects reported. The very few side effects may include rash, difficulty in breathing, tightness in chest etc.
Pregnancy & Lactation
It is unknown if lactase may cause harm to the fetus. Therefore, lactase should be given during pregnancy only when clearly needed. It is unknown if lactase is excreted in breast milk. Thus, lactase should be given during lactation only when clearly needed.
Use in Special Populations
Children: Effective & safe in children above 4 years of age.
Therapeutic Class
Enzymes
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Pack Image: Laczym 9000 IU Chewable Tablet