Dosing & UsesAdultPediatric Show
Dosage Forms & StrengthsExpressed in FCC units tablet
chewable tablet
Lactose IntoleranceTake 3,000-9,000 units PO with meals or dairy Dosing considerationsIf still eating or drinking dairy products after 30-45 min, may need to take another dose as per recommendations of healthcare professional Dosage Forms & StrengthsExpressed in FCC units 1 mg ~equivalent to 14 FCC units tablet
chewable tablet
oral solution
Lactose Intolerance≥4 years: Take 3,000-9,000 units PO with meals or dairy Infant ColicBreast milk
Formula
Making formula in advance with lactase infant drops
Dosing ConsiderationsChildren <4 years of age to be administered only under supervision of healthcare professional AdministrationLactase enzyme is destroyed by high heat; it works best in warm milk/formula (ie, body temperature ~98 degrees F) Add lactase infant drops after milk/formula is prepared and at body temperature; do not boil milk with the lactase drops already mixed in with the milk Adverse EffectsNone documented WarningsContraindicationsNone documented CautionsSome products may contain aspartame and should be avoided in patients with phenylketonuria Patient should inform healthcare provider about taking lactase tablets For use in children <4 years of age only as recommended by healthcare professional If pregnant or plan on getting pregnant, should inform healthcare provider and discuss benefits and risks of using lactase while pregnant Has not been evaluated by the FDA, but is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for human consumption Pregnancy & LactationPregnancy Category: A Lactation: May be used with breastfeeding Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs Pregnancy CategoriesA: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk. B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available. PharmacologyMechanism of ActionEnzyme; 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 Images
Copyright © 2010 First DataBank, Inc. Patient HandoutA Patient Handout is not currently available for this monograph. Medscape prescription drug monographs are based on FDA-approved labeling information, unless otherwise noted, combined with additional data derived from primary medical literature. How many Lactaid pills is too many?Maximum Dose: Two caplets at a time. Ultra Chewables: Chew one chewable tablet with first bite of dairy foods to help prevent symptoms. Maximum Dose: Two chewable tablets at a time.
Can you take too many Lactaid pills?An overdose of Lactaid is unlikely to cause serious symptoms.
Can you take 3 Lactaid pills?Original Strength: Swallow three caplets with first bite of dairy foods to help prevent symptoms. Extra Strength: Swallow two caplets with first bite of dairy foods to help prevent symptoms. Ultra Caplets: Take one caplet with first bite of dairy foods to help prevent symptoms. Maximum Dose: Two caplets at a time.
How many times a day can you take Lactaid pills?You may take lactase daily with every meal and snack that contains dairy. If you consume more dairy products after 30 to 45 minutes, take lactase again.
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