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Dietary supplement

Lactazym Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by DC

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

Lactazym is a dietary supplement by DC 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 Lactazym by DC

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.

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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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Lactazym is a single-ingredient softgel: lactase, an enzyme that helps your body digest lactose, the natural sugar in milk and dairy products. The capsule itself contains soybean oil, gelatin, sorbitol, vegetable glycerin, soy lecithin, and yellow beeswax as inactive ingredients.

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: aid digestion of dairy and lactose.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lactose intolerance.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).

Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance — the most common reason people take it. For prematurity and colic, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.

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. Pregnancy and lactation data suggest it's likely safe, though the safety facts advise checking with your doctor before regular use during pregnancy.

Limited data exists for breastfeeding, so ask your doctor or pharmacist first. A rare case of contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (sinus and eye allergy symptoms) has been reported in a worker exposed to powdered lactase; true allergy to the enzyme itself is uncommon but possible.

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 lactase. That said, check with your own doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications before you start — absence of documented interaction data is not a guarantee none exist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Lactazym is a straightforward choice if you have trouble digesting lactose and want an enzyme supplement to take with dairy foods. If you're pregnant, planning to breastfeed, or have a known sensitivity to mold-derived enzymes, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.

There are no documented medication interactions with lactase.

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 11, 2022.

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 Lactazym, straight from the product label.

Brand DC
Net contents 90 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 265868
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lactazym by DC, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactase375 mg--

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Sorbitol, Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, yellow Beeswax

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For individuals with lactose intolerance or who have difficulty digesting dairy products. As a dietary supplement, take 3 softgels just before eating foods or drinking beverages containing dairy products or lactose.

Some individuals may get better results if they take the softgels after eating foods containing dairy products or lactose.

Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.

Contains wheat and soy ingredients.

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Made in USA

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

Seals/Symbols

Quali Pure

Formula

Lactase enzyme

FDA Statement of Identity

Food Enzyme Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Lactazym by DC label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lactazym by DC

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

Serving size3 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lactase

No known
interactions
375 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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Sorbitol, Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Yellow Beeswax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lactazym by DC Drug Interactions

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

DC

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Name
Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
Street Address
304 Dee Cee Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lactazym by DC: Common Questions

Does Lactazym by DC interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Lactazym. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lactazym 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.
What does lactase do?
Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the natural sugar in milk and dairy products. If your body doesn't make enough lactase on its own, taking it as a supplement helps you digest dairy without bloating, gas, or stomach discomfort.
Will Lactazym work for my lactose intolerance?
Yes — lactase is effective for lactose intolerance. You take it with or just before eating dairy to help your digestion.
Can I take Lactazym while pregnant?
Lactase is rated likely safe in pregnancy, but the safety facts advise checking with your doctor before regular use during pregnancy. Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I take Lactazym while breastfeeding?
There's limited data on lactase and breastfeeding. Because it works only in your gut and isn't absorbed into your bloodstream, it's a low-risk choice — but ask your doctor or pharmacist first to be sure it's right for you.
Are there any side effects?
Lactase is generally well tolerated. A rare case of allergic reaction (contact dermatitis and sinus/eye allergy symptoms) occurred in a worker exposed to powdered lactase; true allergy to lactase is uncommon but possible. Stop and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Does Lactazym have fillers?
The capsule contains soybean oil, gelatin, sorbitol, vegetable glycerin, soy lecithin, and yellow beeswax as inactive ingredients. If you're allergic to soy or gelatin, check the label and talk to your pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lactazym’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lactazym'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, M&auml;kinen-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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