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.

Prevention of symptoms of lactose intolerance-

• Infantile colic
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Diarrhea
• Borborygmi

Adult: 1 tablet (300 mg) with dairy food. If needed dose can be adjusted up to 2 tablets (600 mg) at a time.

Infants: 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

Children: Effective & safe in children above 4 years of age.

This drug is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to lactase or any other components of the product.

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.