Lactase

Prevention of symptoms of lactose intolerance- Infantile colic Abdominal pain Bloating Flatulence Diarrhea Borborygmi

Lactase is an enzyme that helps to prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance by breaking down milk sugar (lactose) to produce glucose and galactose via hydrolysis and making dairy foods easier to digest.

Chewable tablet : 1 tablet with dairy food. If needed dose can be adjusted up to 2 tablets at a time. Paediatric drops : Add lactase enzyme to breast milk or formula in the following directions- Breast Milk: Express a few tablespoons (2-3 tablespoons) of breast milk into sterilized container Add 4 drops of lactase paediatric drops Give mixture to infant on a spoon or oral syringe before initiating breastfeeding Breast feed as normal Formula: Add 4 drops of lactase paediatric drops to warm (not hot) formula Wait 30 minutes, shaking formula occasionally Making formula in advance: Add 2 drops of lactase paediatric drops to warm formula Store in refrigerator for minimum 4 hours Feed Infant as normal Use within 12 hour Discard any unused formula .

There are no major side effects reported. The very few side effects may include rash, difficulty in breathing, tightness in chest etc.