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Lactase

26licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Tablet, Powder +1

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • Assist in the digestion of foods containing lactose (e.g., dairy foods, milk, etc.)Applies to: Products containing lactase
  • Digestive aidApplies to: All products
  • Digestive enzyme(s)Applies to: All products
  • Helps prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance (including gas, bloating, cramping, and diarrhea)Applies to: Products containing lactase

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Lactase until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Claim to verifyHelps digest proteinsDigestive Enzymes · Products containing proteases (Table 2)
Caution to verifyStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain/epigastric pain, and/or heartburn occurDigestive Enzymes · Products containing pancreatic enzymes; pancreatic extract; pancreatin; pancrelipase
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medicationsDigestive Enzymes · Products containing one or more proteases (Table 2); chymotrypsin; bromelain; papain; trypsin
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetesDigestive Enzymes · Products containing one or more carbohydrases (Table 1); cellulase; lactase; pancreatic enzymes; pancreatic extract; pancreatin; pancrelipase
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have gastrointestinal lesions/ulcers or are having surgeryDigestive Enzymes · Products containing one or more proteases (Table 2); chymotrypsin; bromelain; papain; trypsin
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have pancreatitis, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency or cystic fibrosisDigestive Enzymes · Products containing pancreatic enzymes; pancreatic extract; pancreatin; pancrelipase
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenDigestive Enzymes · Prevention of gastrointestinal intolerance/Reduction of flatulence/Minor pain, swelling, and inflammation relief/Lactose digestion/Symptoms of lactose intolerance/Digestive aid/Decrease bloating
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are sensitive to pancreatic enzymesDigestive Enzymes · Products containing pancreatic enzymes; pancreatic extract; pancreatin; pancrelipase
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are sensitive to pork proteinsDigestive Enzymes · Products sourced from Sus scrofa pancreas

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use if gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances occurApplies to: Products containing lactase
adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occursApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products

Alternative Names

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1-Phytase(common)3-Phytase(common)4-Phytase(common)6-Phytase(common)Acid maltase(common)Amyloglucosidase(common)Bacterial Protease(common)Bromelain(common)Catalase(common)Cellulase(common)Chymotrypsin(common)Diastase(common)Fungal protease(common)Glucoamylase(common)Hemicellulase(common)Invertase(common)Lactase(common)Lipase(common)Malt diastase(common)Pancreatic enzymes(common)+57 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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130 FCC Units10 licensed products
100 FCC Units4 licensed products
200 FCC Units4 licensed products
5 mg2 licensed products
30 mg2 licensed products
300 FCC Units2 licensed products
1000 FCC Units2 licensed products
4500 FCC Units2 licensed products
0 1 licensed products
0.001 g1 licensed products

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