Lactase tablets are also called lactose tablets or lactose intolerance tablets and are a medical aid specially developed for people with lactose intolerance.

Lactose intolerance is a common digestive disorder in which the body has difficulty digesting lactose - a sugar found in dairy products.

This is because the body lacks the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest lactose. Lactase tablets contain this enzyme and allow sufferers to consume dairy products without experiencing the usual discomfort such as bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Lactase tablets are usually available in pharmacies, drugstores and online. They can be taken before consuming dairy products and are available in different dosages to meet the individual needs of different people.

How lactase tablets work

The mode of action of lactase tablets is relatively simple but extremely effective. When a person with lactose intolerance consumes dairy products, the lactose enters the large intestine undigested, where it is fermented by bacteria. This leads to the typical symptoms of lactose intolerance.

However, when a lactose intolerance tablet is taken, the lactase enzyme it contains is released in the stomach. This enzyme breaks down the lactose into two smaller sugars - glucose and galactose - which the body can easily digest.

In this way, the lactase tablet prevents the fermentation of lactose in the large intestine and thus the symptoms of lactose intolerance.

It is important to note that the effectiveness of lactase tablets may depend on several factors, including the amount of lactose consumed, the dosage of the lactase tablet and the individual health status of the consumer.