People with lactose intolerance are able to take products such as Lactaid that contain the lactase enzyme with their meals. These products can be taken in pill form. Considering the fact that the pill form of the enzyme would have to travel through the person's stomach to arrive in the intestines where it will do its job, what special consideration would the producer of this product need to be concerned about to ensure the product will be effective

Lactase enzyme is active in the basic environment and needs to reach the small intestine of an individual. Different lactase pills can be used depending on the patient's ability to tolerate the enzyme.

Lactase can be digested into the stomach before reaching the intestine, so microcoated pills are given to the patient. Lactobacillus and acidophilus bacteria supplement are helpful in the breakdown of lactose and bacterial cell wall coated pill can be used to prevent the breakdown of lactase in the acidic environment.