LACTAID® products contain lactase, a natural enzyme that helps break down lactose – the sugar found in dairy foods like milk, ice cream or cheese - into two simple sugars (galactose and glucose) that are easily digested. If not properly digested, lactose can cause gas, bloating, cramps, and/or diarrhea.

LACTAID® Lactose-Free Vanilla Ice Cream is made with 100% real milk & cream & vanilla so it tastes just like you remember, & doesn't leave you with any of the discomfort caused by lactose.

Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Vanilla Beans and Lactase Enzyme (Ingredient Not in Regular Ice Cream).

Neither lactose-free products nor dairy-free products contain lactose. For example: Lactose-free products include LACTAID® milk and LACTAID® ice cream. Dairy-free products include soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk.

Choosing non-dairy ice cream can offer some health benefits that include saving you calories, sugar, and saturated fat, which can contribute to high cholesterol. In other cases, though, the plant-based versions have more of the above.

A person can take them as needed when they eat dairy. According to the manufacturer, a Lactaid pill will typically work for between 30–45 minutes. Lactaid pills are lactase enzyme supplements that help people with lactose intolerance digest lactose and other milk products easily.

Lactaid is 100% real milk, just without the lactose. So you can enjoy it even if you're sensitive. It's not just delicious, it's easy to digest. So it has all the goodness of real milk with none of the discomfort.

Lactose-free dairy ice creams are usually made by adding a synthetic lactase enzyme into dairy milk. This helps break down the lactose ( 3 , 4). Alternatively, ice-cream manufacturers sometimes filter lactose out of the milk ( 3 , 4). Just make sure your product has a label designating it as lactose-free.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions - skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Vanilla Beans and Lactase Enzyme (Ingredient Not in Regular Ice Cream).

For those with a dairy allergy, consuming lactose-free milk may cause an allergic reaction, resulting in symptoms like digestive distress, hives and vomiting. Additionally, because it's produced from cow's milk, it is unsuitable for those following a vegan diet.

Lactose-free dairy ice creams are usually made by adding a synthetic lactase enzyme into dairy milk. This helps break down the lactose ( 3 , 4). Alternatively, ice-cream manufacturers sometimes filter lactose out of the milk ( 3 , 4). Just make sure your product has a label designating it as lactose-free.