No known drug interactions for the matched ingredients — not a guarantee none exist. Based on 3 of 9 ingredients. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Lacto Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Enzymedica

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

Lacto is a dietary supplement by Enzymedica with 9 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.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 Lacto by Enzymedica

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 9 active ingredients.

Lacto contains 9 active ingredients, all digestive enzymes designed to break down different components of food. Lactase breaks down milk sugar (lactose); lipase handles fats; protease breaks down proteins; and the others — amylase, cellulase, invertase, glucoamylase, alpha-galactosidase, and maltase — target starches, fiber, and other carbohydrates.

The capsule itself is vegetarian.

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: digest dairy sugars proteins and fats.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lactose intolerance, Casein intolerance, Dairy digestion difficulty, Gas and bloating from dairy.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).

Lactase in this product is rated effective for lactose intolerance. For the other enzymes, the evidence we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for any particular condition — the ratings either don't exist or show insufficient evidence.

If you're taking Lacto for a reason beyond lactose intolerance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Lactase 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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lipase, lactase, and protease are generally well tolerated when used as directed. A rare case of allergic contact dermatitis to powdered lactase has been reported in occupational exposure; protease can rarely trigger allergic reactions in some people.

Because safety data is limited during pregnancy and breastfeeding for most of these enzymes, check with your doctor or pharmacist first if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing — lactase is rated likely safe in pregnancy, but the others lack solid data.

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

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 3 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients in Lacto that we could check. Still, if you're on any regular medications, it's worth running them through the search tool on this page to be sure.

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.

Lacto is a straightforward digestive enzyme blend most useful if you're managing lactose intolerance. If you take prescription medications, run them through the checker here, though no interactions are documented for the ingredients we could review.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or a serious digestive condition? Talk it over 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: 3 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 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 Lacto, straight from the product label.

Brand Enzymedica
Barcode (UPC) 670480241202
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2020
DSLD ID 239086
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lacto by Enzymedica, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
670480241202
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Alpha-Galactosidase0 NP--
Maltase0 NP--
Protease Thera-Blend0 NP--

Other ingredients: 100% Vegetarian Capsule

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
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.

General Statements

Many people have difficulty digesting meals containing dairy, resulting in discomforts like occasional gas and bloating. This may occur due to the body's deficiency of enzymes that break down dairy.

For more information, visit www.enzymedica.com.

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Formula

Lacto contains lactase and eight other enzymes that work synergistically to digest dairy sugars, proteins and fats. Complete dairy digestion may naturally reduce discomforts which are common to lactose and casein intolerance.

K Parve (Kosher)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: 1 capsule with each meal containing dairy. More may be taken as needed.

Formulation

Thera-blend is an exclusive process that combines multiple strains of enzymes that work in various pH levels. Thera-blend enzymes have been shown to be three times stronger and work more than six times faster than leading digestive supplements.

No fillers added

Made in USA

Non GMO

Digestive

Optimized support for lactose and casein intolerance Breaks down entire meal

Vegan & Kosher

Contains No egg, dairy, preservatives, salt, sucrose, soy, wheat, yeast, nuts, corn, gluten, casein, potato, rice, artificial colors or flavors.

Enzymedica does not use ingredients produced using biotechnology.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Keep closed in dry place; avoid excessive heat.

Seals/Symbols

K Parve (Kosher)

Precautions

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Please keep out of reach of children

See for yourself

Lacto by Enzymedica label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lacto by Enzymedica

These are the 9 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.

Amylase

0 NP per serving

Lipase

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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...

Lipase monograph & interactions

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

Cellulase

0 NP per serving

Invertase

0 NP per serving

Glucoamylase

0 NP per serving

Alpha-Galactosidase

0 NP per serving

Maltase

0 NP per serving

Protease Thera-Blend

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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

Protease Thera-Blend monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: 100% Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lacto by Enzymedica Drug Interactions

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

Enzymedica

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Name
Enzymedica, Inc.
Street Address
771 Commerce Drive
City
Venice
State
FL
ZipCode
34292-1731
Phone Number
1-888-918-1118
Web Address
www.enzymedica.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lacto by Enzymedica: Common Questions

Does Lacto by Enzymedica interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Lacto. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lacto contains 9 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 Lacto actually work for lactose intolerance?
Lactase, one of the nine enzymes in this product, is rated effective for lactose intolerance. The other enzymes in the blend don't have established effectiveness in our data for any particular condition.
Is it safe to take while I'm pregnant?
Lactase is rated likely safe in pregnancy. The other enzymes — lipase and protease included — lack enough safety data during pregnancy, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lacto regularly while pregnant.
Can I breastfeed while taking this?
Safety data during breastfeeding is limited for most of these enzymes. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist first before using Lacto while nursing.
What are these enzymes actually supposed to do?
They break down different parts of food so your digestive system can process them more easily. Lactase handles milk sugar, lipase handles fats, protease breaks down proteins, and the others tackle various starches and carbohydrates.
Could I be allergic to any of these enzymes?
Allergic reactions to these enzymes are rare but have been reported. One case of allergic contact dermatitis to lactase occurred in occupational exposure, and protease can rarely trigger allergic reactions in some people.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lacto'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 5 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.

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 →

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 →

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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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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