Tilactase

Tilactase is a beta-D-galactosidase obtained from Aspergillus oryzae. It is produced as a chewable tablet that has to be taken before the consumption of a lactose-containing meal. The beta-D-galactosidase us a large monomeric multi-domain enzyme of 985 residues that presents a catalytic (alpha/beta)8-barrel domain. It is considered by the WHO as part of the International Nonpropietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances.

Tilactase is a beta-D-galactosidase obtained from Aspergillus oryzae. It is produced as a chewable tablet that has to be taken before the consumption of a lactose-containing meal. The beta-D-galactosidase us a large monomeric multi-domain enzyme of 985 residues that presents a catalytic (alpha/beta)8-barrel domain. It is considered by the WHO as part of the International Nonpropietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances.

Tilactase is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of lactose intolerance in infants and older patients requiring a parenteral nutrition or fluid diet. Lactose intolerance occurs when there is an existence of an inability to break down lactose which is commonly found in dairy products. This inability occurs when the lactase levels are reduced and thus there is no via to digest and break down the lactose. The undigested lactose moves into the large intestine where normal flora bacteria can interact with it and cause bloating, gas and diarrhea.

• Lactose Intolerance