Lactase potency, explained
Most lactase pills stop short. One DairyPill is 18,000 FCC.
FCC is the number that decides whether a pill handles a splash of milk or a real dairy meal. The pills people usually reach for — Lactaid, LactoJoy — land between 9,000 and 14,500 FCC. One DairyPill packs 18,000 FCC of lactase into a single clean pill.
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What FCC actually measures
FCC (Food Chemical Codex) units measure how much lactose a lactase enzyme can break down — not how much the pill weighs. Higher FCC means the pill can handle more lactose in one sitting.
It measures work, not weight
Two pills with the same milligrams of lactase can have very different FCC. FCC tells you the lactose-digesting power — the number that matters at the table.
Higher FCC, more dairy
A low-FCC pill covers a splash of milk. A heavier meal — pizza, a cheese board, ice cream — needs a lot more enzyme to keep up.
Why people stack pills
If your pill is 9,000–14,500 FCC, you take several to reach the dose a big meal needs. One higher-FCC pill can do the same job.
Match the meal
How much FCC does a meal call for?
A rough guide based on how much dairy is on the plate. Your own tolerance is personal — think of these as starting points, not prescriptions.
Light dairy
A cappuccino, a splash of milk, a little cheese. Smaller amounts of lactose need less enzyme.
Moderate dairy
A couple of slices of pizza, a cup of yogurt, a creamy pasta. The lactose load climbs quickly.
Heavy dairy
Ice cream, cream sauces, a real cheese board. As one lactose-intolerant reviewer put it: "ice cream, I need about 18,000 FCC."
Community reference, not a medical guideline. Everyone's tolerance is different — DairyPill's 100-day money-back guarantee is there so you can find what works for you.
Side by side
How the popular pills stack up
Lactase strength across the pills people cross-shop most. Real numbers, no spin.
All figures are FCC per single pill.
Compared with the lactase pills people cross-shop most. One DairyPill delivers 18,000 FCC in a single clean-label pill — more lactase per pill than Lactaid or LactoJoy, so you take one instead of stacking several. One active ingredient (lactase), no mannitol, made in the USA.
Why one clean pill
18,000 FCC in a single ingredient
One pill, not a handful
Reach a high dose without counting out several lower-FCC caplets before every meal.
One ingredient
Just lactase — no mannitol, non-GMO, gluten-free. A clean label matters if fillers bother your gut.
Lives on your keychain
The tiny Key Pod clips to your keys and carries 4 pills, so dessert never catches you empty-handed.
Lab tested, made in USA
Third-party tested and manufactured in the United States, with a 100-day money-back guarantee.
From the herd
What 18,000 FCC feels like at dinner.
One pill. Entire milkshake.
"I was taking 4 Lactaids at a time just for minimal dairy. I drank a whole milkshake on ONE DairyPill — not a single ounce of regret."
6 years since pizza
"DairyPill works significantly better than Lactaid ever did, and it just sits on my keychain until I need it. I had pizza for the first time in 6 years."
FCC is the whole game. We put a high dose into one clean pill so you take one, and get on with the meal.
Straight answers
FCC questions, answered
How much lactase do you actually need?
It depends on the meal. Light dairy needs relatively little; heavy, cream-based dairy like ice cream is the hard test — lactose-intolerant reviewers commonly point to around 18,000 FCC, which is exactly what one DairyPill delivers. Your tolerance is individual, so the guarantee lets you confirm your fit.
Is FCC the same as milligrams?
No. Milligrams measure how much lactase is in the pill by weight; FCC measures how much lactose that lactase can break down. Two pills with equal milligrams can have very different FCC.
How does DairyPill compare to Lactaid and LactoJoy?
One DairyPill is 18,000 FCC — more lactase per pill than Lactaid Fast Act (9,000), Lactaid Extra Strength (12,000), or LactoJoy (14,500) — in a single clean-label pill. That means one pill instead of stacking several to reach the same dose.
Does DairyPill contain mannitol?
No. DairyPill is a single active ingredient — lactase — with no mannitol, non-GMO and gluten-free. That clean label is a deliberate choice for sensitive guts.
Now you know the number. Get the dose.
Grab the Starter Kit, take one 18,000 FCC pill before the dairy that normally gets you, and see what a full dose does. Not right for you? Our 100-day money-back guarantee has you covered.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. DairyPill is a lactase enzyme dietary supplement intended to help break down lactose. If you have a diagnosed medical condition or severe symptoms, consult a healthcare professional; DairyPill is not a treatment for any medical condition. Lactaid® and LactoJoy® are trademarks of their respective owners; DairyPill is independent and not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by either. FCC figures cited for other brands are compiled from manufacturer and third-party sources and may vary by product and batch.