HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Are the lactose intolerance pills an over-the-counter medicine?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Lactaid is over the counter. There are no prescription meds for lactose intolerance.

Answered 10/7/2011

6.3k views

Thank

Yes: Lactase is available otc.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/5/2017

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I need to delay my period but I have a lactose intolerance and most delay pills contain lactose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I take a blood pressure medicine which have LACTOSE ingredients &i feel bad each time i take becoz i have lactose intolerance.exist any alternative?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Terrible indigestion when i consume anything containing dairy, but lactaid pills don't help. Is it possible to have lactose intolerance that isn't helped by lactaid? My digestion is otherwise perfect.

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Hii im on yaz birth control pill and i have severe lactose intolerance. and yaz pills contains lactose monohybrid. is it okay for me to use or can i change with another pill??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have mild lactose intolerance, that results in feeling bloated when I eat cheese. I have more frequent bowel movements that are less solid when I eat Cheese (can be 3 - 4 times a day). Are lactase pills effective in mitigating lactose intolerance?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What is the best lactose intolerance medicine that i can get over the counter?
Hi I am having issues with an upset stomach, gas, burping and bloating after eating. I am not lactose intolerant but these symptoms persist. Is there any over the counter medication that can help or should I speak directly to a doctor to examine me?
Do lactaid pills really help lactose intolerance?
I am lactose intolerance (but depends on how much i consume). Would lactase pills be effective after symptoms show?
What could happen if someone without a lactose intolerance took a lactase enzyme pill?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.