Can i take lactose pills after eating dairy

Q: Can you take dairy pills after eating?

Take a LACTAID® supplement with your first bite or swallow of dairy to prevent the uncomfortable side effects that might happen otherwise. If you take a supplement too long before a meal – or wait until after you eat – it wont be able to do its job. If your meal lasts for more than 45 minutes, take another supplement.

Q: Do you take lactose pills before or after eating?

Theyre taken before eating or drinking lactose, and can help improve symptoms of lactose intolerance. If you have GI symptoms after taking lactase supplements, talk to your healthcare provider. Lactase supplements may not work for everyone.

Your doctor might suspect lactose intolerance based on your symptoms and your response to reducing the amount of dairy foods in your diet. Your doctor can confirm the diagnosis by conducting one or more of the following tests:

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Before taking this medicine
How should I take Lactaid?
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I overdose?
What should I avoid while taking lactase?
Lactaid side effects
What other drugs will affect Lactaid?
Where can I get more information?
Further information
Can you take dairy pills after eating?
Do you take lactose pills before or after eating?
When should you take a lactose pill?
What helps with lactose after eating?

Hydrogen breath test. After you drink a liquid that contains high levels of lactose, your doctor measures the amount of hydrogen in your breath at regular intervals. Breathing out too much hydrogen indicates that you aren't fully digesting and absorbing lactose.
Lactose tolerance test. Two hours after drinking a liquid that contains high levels of lactose, you'll undergo blood tests to measure the amount of glucose in your bloodstream. If your glucose level doesn't rise, it means your body isn't properly digesting and absorbing the lactose-filled drink.

Treatment

In people with lactose intolerance caused by an underlying condition, treating the condition might restore the body's ability to digest lactose, although that process can take months. For other causes, you might avoid the discomfort of lactose intolerance by following a low-lactose diet.

To lower the amount of lactose in your diet:

Limit milk and other dairy products
Include small servings of dairy products in your regular meals
Eat and drink lactose-reduced ice cream and milk
Add a liquid or powder lactase enzyme to milk to break down the lactose

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Lactaid is an enzyme that helps your body break down lactose in dairy products. If you are lactose-intolerant, consuming a dairy product can cause gas, bloating, stomach pain, or diarrhea.

Lactaid is a dietary supplement that can help prevent these symptoms in people with lactose intolerance who consume milk or other dairy products.

It is not certain whether Lactaid is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Lactaid is often sold as a dietary supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for supplements and some marketed products have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Dietary supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Lactaid may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.

Before taking this medicine

This product may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have other medical conditions.

Do not give Lactaid to a child younger than 4 years old.

Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How should I take Lactaid?

When considering the use of a supplement, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.

If you choose to use Lactaid, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.

Take Lactaid with the first bite or sip of any dairy product you consume. You may take this medicine daily with every meal and snack that contains dairy.

If you consume more dairy products after 30 to 45 minutes, take Lactaid again.

Call your doctor if you still have symptoms of lactose intolerance or if your symptoms get worse while using this product.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take your dose as soon as you can at the beginning of a meal or snack. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of Lactaid is unlikely to cause serious symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking lactase?

Avoid taking your dose too early or too late in relation to a meal that contains dairy, or Lactaid could be less effective.

Lactaid side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Lactaid?

Other drugs may affect Lactaid, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Where can I get more information?

Consult with a licensed healthcare professional before using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, make sure all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Can you take dairy pills after eating?

Take a LACTAID^® supplement with your first bite or swallow of dairy to prevent the uncomfortable side effects that might happen otherwise. If you take a supplement too long before a meal – or wait until after you eat – it won't be able to do its job. If your meal lasts for more than 45 minutes, take another supplement.

Do you take lactose pills before or after eating?

They're taken before eating or drinking lactose, and can help improve symptoms of lactose intolerance. If you have GI symptoms after taking lactase supplements, talk to your healthcare provider. Lactase supplements may not work for everyone.

When should you take a lactose pill?

Take lactase with the first bite or sip of any dairy product you consume. 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.