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Posted 10/9/2011 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
I was wonering about doses.  It says on the container 1-2 when consuming dairy and if you have more 30 min later take another.  When I had my test done It took until the 2nd hour to really have a reaction so should I be trying to take the lactaid when I consume it or maybe after? when I take 2 sometimes it does help but I am not great so should I try taking more or just avoid the item?
Posted 10/9/2011 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
You should take two before you eat. You can even take it after you eat (right after!) but it's efficacy will be lower. If 2 doesn't cover your needs, try 3, etc.
Posted 10/9/2011 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
OK I wasnt sure if you could overdo it with taking them, we treated our youngest yesterday to DQ blizzards it was buy 1 get 1 since he is finally turning his grades around. So I started with 2 lactaid. I wasnt in so much severe pain that I needed pain meds but I was extra gassy
Posted 10/9/2011 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
For me I take 5 or 6 pills before I have any kind of really heavy dairy item (cheesy meal or ice cream dessert). If I only had 2 I would be in a world of hurt. My daughter who is lactose intolerant but doesn't have CD takes 4. I really think you need to just experiment to find the right dose for you. It isn't something that can hurt you by taking too much, but not taking enough can cause you temporary pain.
Posted 10/10/2011 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks I was worried that I could OD on lactaid..I know sonds odd but I was leary thanks for the input all
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