These caplets prevent the gas, bloating or diarrhea that many people may experience after eating foods containing dairy.* Helps to prevent symptoms by breaking down milk sugar (lactose) and making dairy foods easier to digest. Starts working quickly, so more milk sugar (lactose) can be broken down overall.** Starts working more than two times faster than any ultra strength product available.** Same convenient single pill dose. Not a drug, contains the natural lactase enzyme. Works naturally, may be used by everyone ages 4 years and up. #1 pharmacist recommended brand. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. **Based on simulated lactose digestion studies.