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Dietary supplement

Lac-Dose Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Rugby

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Lac-Dose is a dietary supplement by Rugby with 1 active ingredient. 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 Lac-Dose by Rugby

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 1 active ingredient.

Lac-Dose contains one active ingredient: lactase, an enzyme your small intestine naturally makes to digest lactose — the main sugar in milk and dairy products. The tablet also contains inactive ingredients (sucrose, stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, and sucralose) that help form and preserve the pill.

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: lactose enzyme for lactose intolerance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lactose intolerance, lactose malabsorption, dairy digestive discomfort.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).

Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance — the condition where your body doesn't make enough natural lactase enzyme, leaving you unable to digest dairy comfortably. The evidence for its use in premature infants or infant colic isn't established well enough in our data to rate it.

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 you use it as directed. A rare occupational case of allergic contact dermatitis and nasal and eye allergies (immunoglobulin E-mediated allergic rhinoconjunctivitis) has been reported in a worker exposed to powdered lactase dust — true allergy to the enzyme itself is uncommon, but it can happen.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data advises it's likely safe, though you should still check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting regular use during pregnancy or while nursing, since information is limited.

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 lactase in Lac-Dose. You're in the clear with medications, but confirm this with your own doctor or pharmacist if you're on anything new or if you have questions about your specific situation.

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.

Lac-Dose is a straightforward enzyme supplement for people with lactose intolerance who want to eat dairy without digestive upset. It's generally well tolerated and doesn't interact with medications.

Because safety data in pregnancy is limited, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before regular use if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, and ask them about any concerns unique to your health.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2019.

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 Lac-Dose, straight from the product label.

Brand Rugby
Barcode (UPC) 005364087063
Net contents 50 Capsule Shaped Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 200857
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lac-Dose by Rugby, 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:
3 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
17
UPC/BARCODE
005364087063
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactase0 NP--

Other ingredients: Sucrose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Sucralose

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Label statements
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Formula

(Lactose enzyme)

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Compare to Lactase in Lactaid

Rugby Laboratories is not affiliated with the owner of the trademark Lactaid.

Precautions

Tamper resistant - Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Keep out of reach of children

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Swallow or chew 3 tablets before eating any food that contains lactose.

Storage

Keep bottle tightly closed. Store between 15(0)- 30(0)C (59(0)- 86(0)F).

General

Rev. 07/15 R-92 Re-order No. 370338

General Statements

50/60

See for yourself

Lac-Dose by Rugby label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lac-Dose by Rugby

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container17 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lactase

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Sucrose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Sucralose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lac-Dose by Rugby Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lac-Dose. 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 Lac-Dose, from the product label.

Rugby

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Name
Rugby Laboratories
Street Address
31778 Enterprise Drive
City
Livonia
State
MI
ZipCode
48150
Phone Number
1-800-645-2158
Web Address
www.rugbylaboratories.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lac-Dose by Rugby: Common Questions

Does Lac-Dose by Rugby interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Lac-Dose. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lac-Dose contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 Lac-Dose help me digest milk and dairy?
Yes — lactase is effective for lactose intolerance. It replaces the enzyme your body isn't making enough of, so you can break down milk sugar and enjoy dairy without the bloating, gas, or cramping.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
The safety data rates lactase as likely safe in pregnancy, but information is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — they know your health and can give you personalized advice.
What if I'm breastfeeding?
Lactase is rated likely safe during breastfeeding. Since it works only in your gut and isn't absorbed, it shouldn't affect your milk. Still, ask your doctor or pharmacist to be sure it's right for you.
Can I be allergic to lactase?
True allergy is rare, but it has been reported. Symptoms reported in a case of occupational exposure to lactase powder included contact rash and nasal and eye allergies. If you notice any allergic signs after taking this supplement, stop and tell your doctor.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The tablet contains sucrose, stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, and sucralose — these help form and preserve the pill and aren't active in treating lactose intolerance.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lac-Dose’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lac-Dose'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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