Lactase Pharmacology

Lactase

About Lactase
Digestive enzyme of ?-galactosidase family.
Mechanism of Action of Lactase
Lactase is an enzyme. It works by helping the digestion of milk sugar. Lactase is a glycoside hydrolase involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers. Lactase is present predominantly along the brush border membrane of the differentiated enterocytes lining the villi of the small intestine.
Pharmacokinets of Lactase
N/A
Onset of Action for Lactase
N/A
Duration of Action for Lactase
N/A
Half Life of Lactase
N/A
Side Effects of Lactase
N/A
Contra-indications of Lactase
Hypersensitivity
Special Precautions while taking Lactase
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Not recommended younger than 4 yrs
Indications for Lactase
Preventing symptoms of lactose intolerance, such as cramps, diarrhea and gas, when milk products or lactose are taken by people with lactose intolerance.
Interactions for Lactase
N/A
Typical Dosage for Lactase
For lactose intolerance:Oral: the typical dose of lactase is 6000-9000 IU tablets chewed and swallowed at the start of a meal that contains lactose. 2000 IU of the solution added to 500 mL of milk immediately before drinking it has also been used.

If continue to consume foods containing dairy after 20 to 45 minutes, take another tablet.
Schedule of Lactase
N/A
Storage Requirements for Lactase
Store between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Lactase
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Lactase
N/A

Home Delivery for Lactase in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for lactase and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for lactase may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take lactase only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for lactase before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for lactase with the pharmacy.

Lactase is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for lactase might be better known than lactase itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have lactase in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for lactase.