No known drug interactions for the matched ingredients — not a guarantee none exist. Based on 1 of 6 ingredients. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Carb Digest with Isogest Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Kirkman

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Kirkman Proprietary Carb Digest Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (250 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

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
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Lactase's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Lactase for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Lactose intolerance — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).

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.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactase

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

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.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactase

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

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

At a glance

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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
812325025084
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Diastase0 NP--
Kirkman Proprietary Carb Digest Enzyme Blend250 mg--
Isogest0 NP--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
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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.

See for yourself

Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

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

250 mg per serving
  • › 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.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Carb Digest with Isogest, from the product label.

Kirkman

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Name
Kirkman
City
Lake Oswego
State
OR
ZipCode
97035
Phone Number
1.800.245.8282
Web Address
kirkmangroup.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman: Common Questions

Does Carb Digest with Isogest by Kirkman interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Carb Digest with Isogest. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Carb Digest with Isogest contains 6 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does this really help with lactose intolerance?
Lactase, one of the active ingredients, is effective for lactose intolerance — it breaks down the milk sugar your body can't digest on its own. The other enzymes in the blend are there to help with carbohydrates generally, though we don't have the same strength of evidence for those.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
Lactase is rated likely safe during breastfeeding, though the safety data for the other ingredients in this blend isn't on file. Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're nursing.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Lactase is rated likely safe in pregnancy. We don't have pregnancy safety data for the other ingredients, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine — they can weigh the benefit for you personally.
What's in this product besides the enzymes?
The active ingredients are six digestive enzymes. The capsule also contains hypromellose, water, microcrystalline cellulose, and maltodextrin — these are inactive ingredients that help hold the formula together.
Are these enzymes natural?
The facts we have don't specify the source of these enzymes, so I can't tell you whether they're naturally derived or synthetic. Check the label or ask the manufacturer if that matters to you.
What happens if I'm allergic to lactase?
A rare allergic reaction to lactase has been reported in someone repeatedly exposed to powdered lactase at work — it caused contact dermatitis and allergic rhinitis. If you have a history of enzyme allergies or are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before you try this product.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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Go deeper

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

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.

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
  1. 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

See these in context on the Lactase monograph →

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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.

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