Lactase

Indications

Lactase is used for: Lactose Intolerance, Infant Colic

Adult Dose

Adult: Lactose Intolerance Take 3,000-9,000 units PO with meals or dairy

Child Dose

Child: Lactose Intolerance Take 3,000-9,000 units PO with meals or dairy Infant Colic Breast milk Express a few tablespoons of breast milk into a sterilized container Add 4 drops of lactase infant drops Give mixture to infant on a spoon or oral syringe before initiating breastfeeding Breast feed as normal

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Precautions

Some products may contain aspartame and should be avoided in patients with phenylketonuria.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: A Lactation: May be used with breastfeeding Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Lactase :

Mode of Action

Enzyme; lactose is hydrolyzed by intestinal lactase to monosaccharides (ie, glucose, galactose) which are absorbed systemically by uptake of the sodium-dependent glucose carrier; defect of this carrier result in severe diarrhea following carbohydrate intake.