Lamberts Lactase Enzyme 9000 FCC 60 Tablets is a food supplement containing lactase enzyme, measured at 9000 FCC (Food Chemical Codex) units per tablet, one of the highest-strength lactase products available. Lactase is the enzyme needed to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products, and taking a lactase supplement before a meal containing dairy may reduce or prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance for some people, according to NHS guidance.

Key Features

• High-strength 9000 FCC lactase enzyme: One of the highest-strength lactase products available, with potency measured in Food Chemical Codex (FCC) units.
• Suitable for long-term or occasional use: Can be taken regularly or just when needed, before a meal containing dairy.
• High strength, easy-to-swallow tablets: A concentrated dose in a tablet designed to be easy to take.
• Flexible dosing: Up to 3 tablets can be taken a day, allowing the dose to be adjusted to the amount of dairy eaten.

How does lactase help with lactose intolerance?

Lactase is normally produced in the small intestine to digest lactose. If little or no lactase is produced, or its production is impaired, undigested lactose passes into the colon, where it is fermented, producing hydrogen, carbon dioxide and organic acids that can cause cramps, wind and diarrhoea. NHS guidance notes that taking a lactase supplement before food or drink containing lactose may reduce or prevent these symptoms for some people, though how well it works varies from person to person.

What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?

According to the NHS, common symptoms include tummy pain or discomfort, bloating, farting, tummy rumbling, diarrhoea or constipation, and feeling or being sick. Some people also experience headaches, tiredness, or joint or muscle pain, typically within minutes to hours of consuming lactose.

Does this product itself contain lactose?

No. This product is free from lactose, along with wheat, gluten, barley, soya, eggs, milk, nuts and sulphites, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

When should I see a GP rather than just taking a lactase supplement?

The NHS advises seeing a GP if symptoms persist or recur frequently after eating, or if you notice a change in bowel habit lasting 3 weeks or more, blood in your stools, unintended weight loss, or prolonged bloating and discomfort, so that other conditions can be ruled out.

Active ingredient: Lactase enzyme, 9000 FCC (Food Chemical Codex) units per tablet.

Other ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate and cellulose (bulking agents); silicon dioxide, stearic acid and magnesium stearate (anti-caking agents); crosslinked cellulose gum (humectant).

Additional information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Free from wheat, gluten, barley, soya, eggs, milk, lactose, nuts and sulphites.

Take 1 tablet before a meal containing dairy products (lactose). Do not exceed 3 tablets per day.

This product should be used as directed, alongside the following precautions:

• This product is intended to help manage the symptoms of lactose intolerance and does not treat other digestive conditions; see a GP if symptoms persist, recur frequently, or if you notice blood in your stools, unintended weight loss, or a change in bowel habit lasting 3 weeks or more.
• This food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

No side effects are known when this product is taken at the recommended dose.