Lactase

Available brands

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:

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

Formula:

Add 4 drops of lactase paediatric drops to warm (not hot) formula
Wait 30 minutes, shaking formula occasionally

Making formula in advance:

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.

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Interaction

No information for lactase 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.