Carb Digest with Isogest Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Kirkman
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Carb Digest with Isogest against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Carb Digest with Isogest is a dietary supplement by Kirkman with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lactose intolerance, gas and bloating after dairy, diarrhea from dairy foods.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Carb Digest with Isogest contains 6 active ingredients, all digestive enzymes meant to help break down carbohydrates and other nutrients. Lactase is the one we have solid data on — it breaks down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy.
The others — Amylase, Invertase, Glucoamylase, Diastase, and a proprietary Carb Digest Enzyme Blend — are carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, along with Isogest, though we hold limited interaction data on most of them. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (hypromellose, water, microcrystalline cellulose, and maltodextrin) that help hold the formula together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance — if you can't digest milk sugar well, this enzyme can help. For prematurity and colic, the evidence isn't solid enough to rate lactase as reliable.
For the other active ingredients — Amylase, Invertase, Glucoamylase, Diastase, and Isogest — we don't have effectiveness ratings on file, so we can't tell you how well they work or what conditions they're proven to help with.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactase is generally well tolerated when used as directed. A rare case of allergic reaction (contact dermatitis and allergic rhinitis) has been reported in someone repeatedly exposed to powdered lactase at work, but that's not the same as occasional use of a supplement.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data suggests lactase is likely safe, though it's still smart to run it by your doctor or pharmacist first. For the other ingredients, we don't have detailed safety or adverse-effect data on file.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Because we have no interaction data for Amylase, Invertase, Glucoamylase, Diastase, or Isogest, run your specific medications through the search tool on this page, or check with your doctor or pharmacist before you take this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme blend; if you have trouble breaking down carbs or milk sugar, it might help. Lactase is the one ingredient we have solid safety and effectiveness data for.
Since we can't check several of the other ingredients for drug interactions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you take any medications regularly.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Carb Digest with Isogest, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Kirkman |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 812325025084 |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 296964 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Diastase | 0 NP | -- |
| Kirkman Proprietary Carb Digest Enzyme Blend | 250 mg | -- |
| Isogest | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Storage
Important: Store in a cool dry place and tightly capped.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Caution: Consult your physician if using in the presence of peptic ulcer.
Allergen warning: Contains sulphites. Enzymes grown on fermentation media containing wheat and soy (may contain undetectable trace amounts).
Formulation
Free of: Milk, eggs, fish. shellfish, tree nuts and peanuts, wheat or soy
Hypoallergenic
Gluten-Free
Specific carbohydrate diet support
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Ultra tested cGMP Good Manufacturing Products Consistent Quality
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: One capsule with meals containing carbohydrates or as directed by a physician.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Kirkman Proprietary Carb Digest Enzyme Blend
- › Amylase
- › Lactase
- › Invertase
- › Glucoamylase
- › Diastase
- › Isogest
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Carb Digest with Isogest. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Carb Digest with Isogest, from the product label.
Kirkman
See all Kirkman products- Name
- Kirkman
- City
- Lake Oswego
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97035
- Phone Number
- 1.800.245.8282
- Web Address
- kirkmangroup.com
Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman: Common Questions
Does Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Does this really help with lactose intolerance?
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
What's in this product besides the enzymes?
Are these enzymes natural?
What happens if I'm allergic to lactase?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Carb Digest with Isogest is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Carb Digest with Isogest’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Carb Digest with Isogest's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Lactase 1 reference
- Laukkanen A, Ruoppi P, Remes S, Koistinen T, Mäkinen-Kiljunen S. Lactase-induced occupational protein contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2007;57(2):89-93. PubMed
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC