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Dietary supplement

Digest Dairy Plus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genestra Brands

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Digest Dairy Plus is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lactose intolerance, gas and bloating after dairy, diarrhea from dairy foods.Based on those ingredients, 141 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bromelain. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Digest Dairy Plus by Genestra Brands

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 7 of its 7 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Digest Dairy Plus contains 7 active ingredients designed to support digestion. Lactase breaks down lactose (milk sugar), so it's the ingredient that helps if you have trouble digesting dairy.

Triacylglycerol lipase is a fat-digesting enzyme, and bromelain is a plant enzyme from pineapple. The product also includes three proteases—bacterial, alkaline, and acid-active types—which break down proteins.

Two inactive ingredients, hypromellose and magnesium stearate, are fillers and binders that hold the capsule 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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: dairy digestion and lactose tolerance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lactose intolerance, Dyspepsia, gas and bloating, indigestion.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia.

Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance—that's the main supported use in the data we hold. For the other ingredients, the evidence is less clear.

We don't have reliable data showing that lipase, bromelain, or the proteases work for the conditions they're sometimes used for (like inflammatory bowel disease, indigestion, or hay fever). None of the ingredients have a strong evidence base for prematurity or colic.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactase Lipase Bromelain Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

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 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lactase and the digestive enzymes are generally well tolerated when taken as directed. Lactase is likely safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding, though you should check with your doctor before regular use.

Bromelain, however, carries more caution: the data advises against it in pregnancy and breastfeeding because safety hasn't been well established. The proteases (bacterial, alkaline, and acid-active) also lack good safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding—talk with your doctor first.

Rarely, some people have had allergic reactions to bromelain or proteases, including diarrhea, flatulence, stomach upset, or in unusual cases, allergy symptoms like asthma or throat irritation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactase Lipase Bromelain Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Bromelain.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 141 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet medications (such as warfarin, clopidogrel, or aspirin), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product—bromelain may increase your bleeding risk. If you take tetracycline antibiotics, also confirm they're compatible before you begin, as bromelain might affect how your body absorbs them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is designed mainly for lactose intolerance, where lactase is effective. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it—bromelain may increase bleeding risk.

Also check your tetracycline antibiotics if you take one. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, especially if you want to use this regularly, clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 6 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2020.

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 Digest Dairy Plus, straight from the product label.

Brand Genestra Brands
Barcode (UPC) 883196122929
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2020
DSLD ID 211330
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Digest Dairy Plus by Genestra Brands, 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
883196122929
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactase250 mg--
Triacylglycerol Lipase15 mg--
Bromelain30 mg--
Protease, Bacterial60 mg--
Alkaline Protease10 mg--
acid active Protease10 mg--
Microbial Rennet0.1 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Dose: Take 1 capsule with any milk or dairy product, or as recommended by a health professional.

Precautions

Warning: Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.

Hypersensitivity, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, heartburn and bloating have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Use only is safety seal is intact.

Keep out of reach of children.

Contains: Milk, wheat

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Vegetarian formula

Digestive enzymes to assist in the digestion of foods containing lactose and casein

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Digest Dairy Plus by Genestra Brands label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Digest Dairy Plus by Genestra Brands

These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.

Lactase

No known
interactions
250 mg per serving Form: Aspergillus oryzae

Lactase is a digestive enzyme supplement that helps people who lack enough natural lactase break down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. It can red...

Lactase monograph & interactions

Triacylglycerol Lipase

No known
interactions
15 mg per serving Form: Rhizopus oryzae

Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy fo...

Triacylglycerol Lipase monograph & interactions

Bromelain

Interacts with
141 drugs
30 mg per serving Form: Ananas comosus

Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early st...

Bromelain monograph & interactions

Protease, Bacterial

No known
interactions
60 mg per serving Form: Bacillus subtilis

Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...

Protease, Bacterial monograph & interactions

Alkaline Protease

No known
interactions
10 mg per serving Form: Aspergillus oryzae

Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...

Alkaline Protease monograph & interactions

Acid active Protease

No known
interactions
10 mg per serving Form: Aspergillus oryzae

Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...

Acid active Protease monograph & interactions

Microbial Rennet

0.1 mg per serving Form: Rhizomucor miehei

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Digest Dairy Plus by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions

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141Drugs
122 Moderate 19 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bromelain 141

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Digest Dairy Plus with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bromelain2 drug types · 141 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Digest Dairy Plus, from the product label.

Genestra Brands

Name
Seroyal USA
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15275
Phone Number
1-888-737-6925
Web Address
seroyal.com
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Digest Dairy Plus by Genestra Brands: Common Questions

Does Digest Dairy Plus by Genestra Brands interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Digest Dairy Plus has a known interaction with 141 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Digest Dairy Plus contains 7 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.
Will this help if I'm lactose intolerant?
Yes. Lactase, one of the main ingredients, is effective for lactose intolerance. It breaks down lactose (milk sugar) so your body can digest dairy without trouble.
Is it safe to take if I'm pregnant?
Lactase is likely safe in pregnancy. Bromelain, however, is not—the data advises against it. The proteases and lipase lack enough safety data, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking this product regularly during pregnancy.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Lactase is likely safe while breastfeeding. Bromelain should be avoided, and the proteases and lipase don't have enough safety data—ask your doctor or pharmacist first.
What are all these digestive enzymes for?
Lactase breaks down milk sugar, lipase breaks down fats, and bromelain is a pineapple enzyme. The three proteases break down proteins. Together they're meant to ease digestion, but we don't have strong evidence that the enzymes beyond lactase work for the conditions they're sometimes used for.
Are there any common side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. Some may notice diarrhea, flatulence, stomach upset, or headache—these are the most commonly reported effects. Allergic reactions are rare but possible.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes. Hypromellose and magnesium stearate are inactive ingredients that help form and stabilize the capsule.

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Digest Dairy Plus'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.

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The 24 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 →

Lipase 1 reference
  1. Casper C, Hascoet JM, Ertl T, et al. Recombinant bile salt-stimulated lipase in preterm infant feeding: A randomized phase 3 study. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):e0156071. PubMed

See these in context on the Lipase monograph →

Bromelain 19 references
  1. Nettis E, Napoli G, Ferrannini A, Tursi A. IgE-mediated allergy to bromelain. Allergy 2001;56:257-8. PubMed
  2. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. J Ethnopharmacol 1988;22:191-203.. PubMed
  3. Bradbrook ID, Morrison PJ, Rogers HJ. The effect of bromelain on the absorption of orally administered tetracycline. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1978;6:552-4. PubMed
  4. Bush TM, Rayburn KS, Holloway SW, et al. Adverse interactions between herbal and dietary substances and prescription medications: a clinical survey. Altern Ther Health Med 2007;13:30-5.
  5. Brien S, Lewith G, Walker AF, et al. Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. QJM 2006;99:841-50. PubMed
  6. Mori S, Ojima Y, Hirose T, et al. The clinical effect of proteolytic enzyme containing bromelain and trypsin on urinary tract infection evaluated by double blind method. Acta Obstet Gynaecol Jpn 1972;19:147-53.
  7. Glaser D, Hilberg T. The influence of bromelain on platelet count and platelet activity in vitro. Platelets 2006;17:37-41. PubMed
  8. Heinicke R M, van der Wal L, Yokoyama M. Effect of bromelain (Ananase) on human platelet aggregation. Experientia 1972;28:844-5. PubMed
  9. Gailhofer, G., Wilders-Truschnig, M., Smolle, J., and Ludvan, M. Asthma caused by bromelain: an occupational allergy. Clin Allergy 1988;18(5):445-450. PubMed
  10. Mattei, O., Fabri, G., and Farina, G. [Occupational health experience regarding four cases of asthma due to bromelain (author's transl)]. Medicina del Lavoro 1979;70(5):404-409.
  11. Galleguillos, F. and Rodriguez, J. C. Asthma caused by bromelin inhalation. Clin Allergy 1978;8(1):21-24. PubMed
  12. Perez-Camo I, Quirce S, Duran MA, and et al. Latex allergy: evidence of cross-reactivity with papain and bromelain [abstract]. Allergy 1996;51(suppl 31):48.
  13. Martin GJ, Ehrenreich J, and Asbell N. Bromelain: pineapple proteases with anti-edema activity. Exp Med Surg 1962;20:227-247.
  14. Kasemsuk T, Saengpetch N, Sibmooh N, Unchern S. Improved WOMAC score following 16-week treatment with bromelain for knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Oct;35(10):2531-40. PubMed
  15. Kutlu Ö, DemirbaS A, Elmas ÖF, Güvenç U, Metin A. Fixed drug eruption: a new side effect of bromelain. Contact Dermatitis 2020. Online ahead of print. PubMed
  16. Shoham Y, Shapira E, Haik J, et al. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement of chronic wounds: Results of a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Wound Repair Regen 2021;29(6):899-907. PubMed
  17. Pfister P, Garcia Wendel PD, Kim BS, et al. Coagulation side effects of enzymatic debridement in burned patients. Burns 2022. PubMed
  18. Hasham S, Riyat H, Fletcher A, O'Boyle CP, Alexander S. To bleed or not to bleed? Case series and discussion of haemorrhage risk with enzymatic debridement in burn injuries. Scars Burn Heal 2023;9:20595131231168333. PubMed
  19. Leelakanok N, Petchsomrit A, Janurai T, Saechan C, Sunsandee N. Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health 2023. PubMed

See these in context on the Bromelain monograph →

Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
  1. Weeks JA, Harper RA, Simon RA, Burdick JD. Assessment of sensitization risk of a laundry pre-spotter containing protease. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2011;30(4):272-9. PubMed
  2. Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
  3. Cartier A, Malo JL, Pineau L, Dolovich J. Occupational asthma due to pepsin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984;73(5 Pt 1):574-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →

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