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Lactase
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Usual Dosage
Dietary Considerations
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(LAK tase)

U.S. Brand Names
Dairy Ease®[OTC]; LactAid®[OTC]; Lactrase®[OTC]

Generic Available

No


Pharmacological Index

Nutritional Supplement


Use

Help digest lactose in milk for patients with lactose intolerance


Usual Dosage

Oral:

Liquid: 5-15 drops/quart of milk

Tablet: 1-3 tablets with meals


Dietary Considerations

May be administered with meals


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

Caplet: 3000 FCC lactase units

Capsule: 250 mg

Liquid: 1250 neutral lactase units/5 drops

Tablet, chewable: 3300 FCC lactase units


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