Gluten/Dairy Digest Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gluten/Dairy Digest 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
Gluten/Dairy Digest is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations with 3 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 Gluten/Dairy Digest by Pure Encapsulations
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
This product has three active ingredients designed to help break down lactose and dairy proteins. Lactase is an enzyme that splits lactose (milk sugar) so your body can absorb it more easily.
Protease is a protein-digesting enzyme. The product also includes Tolerase G, a proprietary blend we can't fully detail here, plus two inactive ingredients: cellulose and water.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance — that's solid evidence. The data on lactase for prematurity and colic doesn't yet support a clear rating.
Protease's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. If you're adding this to handle dairy digestion, lactase is the ingredient with the strongest track record.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactase is generally well tolerated when used as directed. A rare case of allergic contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis from occupational exposure to powdered lactase has been reported, though that's a workplace inhalation scenario, not typical oral use.
Protease is generally well tolerated for most adults but may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people. Because protease safety hasn't been fully established in pregnancy, it's best avoided during pregnancy unless your doctor says otherwise.
During breastfeeding, there's little safety data, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use. Lactase is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.
We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for Tolerase G.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That said, always confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that this product won't interfere with anything you're taking — we hold no data on Tolerase G's components.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is a reasonable choice if you struggle with dairy digestion and want to try a digestive enzyme blend. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any regular medications, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially to confirm protease is okay for your situation.
Run your specific medications through the checker on this page before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 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 Gluten/Dairy Digest, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298024158 |
| Net contents | 30 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299053 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Gluten/Dairy Digest by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactase | 0 NP | -- |
| Tolerase G | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| BioCore Dairy | 105 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule as needed, with a meal, or as directed by a health care professional.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our hypoallergenic supplements
Seals/Symbols
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certified Organization, www.gluten.org
Formulation
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certified Organization, www.gluten.org
Supports gluten and dairy digestion Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCore is a trademark of National Enzyme Company. Tolerase G is a trademark of DSM. Tolerase G is not intended to replace a gluten-free diet. Tolerase G is not intended to treat or prevent celiac disease.
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.
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Gluten/Dairy Digest by Pure Encapsulations 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 Gluten/Dairy Digest by Pure Encapsulations
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gluten/Dairy Digest by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gluten/Dairy Digest. 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 Gluten/Dairy Digest, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
See all Pure Encapsulations products- Name
- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
Gluten/Dairy Digest by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions
Does Gluten/Dairy Digest by Pure Encapsulations interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Is lactase safe if I'm pregnant?
Can I use this if I'm breastfeeding?
What does lactase actually do?
Is protease safe to use regularly?
Could I be allergic to this product?
What's Tolerase G?
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The Full Monographs Behind Gluten/Dairy Digest’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactase
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 reduce gas, bloating, cramping, and diarrhe...
Read the full Lactase monograph → Herb & supplement monographProteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Gluten/Dairy Digest'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 4 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
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
- 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
- Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
- 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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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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