Lactase Enzyme Coupons & Prices

Lactase enzyme is an over-the-counter supplement that helps your body break down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy foods, so you can eat dairy with less gas, bloating, or diarrhea from lactose intolerance. It's sold without a prescription at most pharmacies and grocery stores, and prices can vary quite a bit by store and brand — enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you with an Rx.com coupon.

What Is Lactase Enzyme and How Does It Work?

Lactase is the digestive enzyme your small intestine normally makes to break lactose down into simpler sugars your body can absorb. People with lactose intolerance don't produce enough of it, so undigested lactose moves into the colon and causes gas, bloating, cramping, or diarrhea. Lactase enzyme supplements, taken as a chewable or capsule right before eating or drinking dairy, supply extra enzyme to help digest the lactose in that meal.

• Sold as an over-the-counter dietary supplement, not a prescription drug
• Taken with the first bite or sip of a dairy-containing food or beverage
• Does not treat other causes of digestive upset, only lactose-related symptoms

Saving on Lactase Enzyme with an Rx.com Coupon

Because lactase enzyme is an over-the-counter supplement, it's usually purchased off the shelf rather than billed through insurance, and prices can differ a lot from one pharmacy or store to the next. Some pharmacies also fill it as part of a larger order, where a store coupon or pharmacy discount card can lower the out-of-pocket cost. Enter your ZIP code above to compare prices at pharmacies near you before you buy.

Lactase Enzyme vs. Other Ways to Manage Lactose Intolerance

Lactase enzyme supplements are one option among several for managing lactose intolerance. Many people also switch to lactose-free or lactose-reduced milk and dairy products, limit portion sizes of dairy, or choose naturally lower-lactose foods like hard cheeses and yogurt. If digestive symptoms persist despite trying lactase supplements, talk with your provider — the symptoms can overlap with other digestive conditions that need a different approach.

Safety Information

Lactase enzyme has not been linked to significant side effects when used as directed, but it's still worth a quick check with a pharmacist or doctor before giving it to a child younger than 4, since dosing hasn't been established for very young children. Some lactase products contain aspartame, which people with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid. This information is educational and not a substitute for advice from your own healthcare provider.