Lacdigest 2250 units/tablet Thylactase 30 Chewable Tablets

Tylactase-based tablets.

Therapeutic indications

Lacdigest is used in the treatment of lactose intolerance due to primary and secondary lactase deficiency.

Dosage and Posology

The drug should be taken according to the following doses and methods: the dosage must be adjusted case by case according to the severity of symptoms due to lactose intolerance and the amount of lactose ingested. The usual dosage is as follows: Adults and children over three years of age: 1 chewable tablet for every 5 g of ingested lactose (corresponding to the quantity contained in approximately 100 ml of milk). If symptoms persist, the dosage can be increased. Do not exceed 6 tablets as a single dose or 12 tablets as a daily dose. The tablets should be chewed or swallowed whole just before eating or drinking lactose-containing foods.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

Side effects

The lactase enzyme is only active in the intestine and is not absorbed. Therefore, any side effects are localized or linked to cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to one of the components of the formulation. In this case it is necessary to stop the treatment.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The lactase enzyme is normally present in the intestine, it does not enter the bloodstream. However, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, the therapeutic benefit must be carefully weighed against the possible risks.

Special warnings

If, despite treatment with Lacdigest, intestinal symptoms persist or other symptoms not related to lactose intolerance appear, suspend the treatment and proceed with investigations to verify the exact etiological nature of the intestinal symptoms. Subsequently, lactose intolerance can be verified (by means of, for example, the deprivation and reintroduction diet, the hydrogen respiratory test, or other). The medicine is not contraindicated for people with celiac disease

Expiry and retention

Check the expiration date indicated on the package. The expiry date indicated on the package refers to the product in intact packaging, correctly stored. Do not store above 25 ° C. Store the medicine in the original container to keep it away from moisture.

Warning : do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package.

Composition

One tablet of Lactidigest contains:

Active principle

Tylactase (Lactase, β-D-galactosidase from Aspergillus oryzae) 2250 units

Excipients

Glucose monohydrate, corn starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium citrate (trisodium salt dihydrate), anhydrous glucose, calcium carboxymethylcellulose.