Comparison · updated Nov 3, 2026
milktab vs LactoJoy: an honest comparison
LactoJoy is a strong, splittable lactase tablet that’s popular in Europe. Here’s how a full dairy meal compares with one milktab.
The short answer
For a medium meal one LactoJoy is cheaper than a milktab. For a full meal it takes two, and milktab costs less.
Pick LactoJoy if
You want one tablet you can split for small amounts, or your meals rarely need more than 14,500 FCC.
Pick milktab if
You eat full dairy meals, or lactase alone doesn’t settle your stomach.
At a glance
List prices checked Nov 3, 2026. Tell us if one is out of date.
| Feature | milktab | LactoJoy 14,500 FCC |
|---|---|---|
| Lactase per pillBreaks down milk sugar | 27,000 FCC | 14,500 FCC |
| Protease per pillFor casein, the dairy protein | 22,000 FCC | Not listed |
| Lipase per pillFor dairy fat | 1,000 FCC | Not listed |
| Pills for a full dairy meal27,000 FCC of lactase | 1 pill | 2 tablets |
| Price per pillOne-time purchase | 64¢ (58¢ subscribed) | 44¢ |
| Cost of a full dairy mealLactase only | 58¢–64¢ | 89¢ |
| Pack we priced | 45 pills, $29.00 | 45 tablets, $19.99 at Walmart |
| Where to buy | milktab.com, Amazon | Walmart, Amazon, European pharmacies |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back | Depends on the retailer |
Bold marks the better value in each row. A full dairy meal is 27,000 FCC of lactase, the amount in one milktab.
Where each one wins
LactoJoy does these better
- Splittable tablets. Break one in half for about 7,250 FCC when you only need a little.
- Cheaper for a medium meal. One 14,500 FCC tablet costs about 44¢.
- Sold across Europe. Easy to find in German pharmacies and online.
milktab does these better
- Cheaper for a full meal. Two LactoJoy tablets cost about 89¢; one milktab costs 58–64¢.
- One pill for a full meal. 27,000 FCC of lactase, where LactoJoy takes two tablets.
- It has more than lactase. Protease for casein and lipase for dairy fat. LactoJoy lists lactase only.
Who should pick which
LactoJoy
Lighter dairy
Half a tablet covers a latte, one covers a medium meal.
LactoJoy
You live in Europe
It’s easier to find there than milktab.
milktab
Full dairy meals
One milktab costs less than the two LactoJoy tablets it replaces.
milktab
Lactase only “kind of” works for you
If cheese or cream still bothers you, protease and lipase may help.
Questions people ask
Is LactoJoy stronger than milktab?
No. LactoJoy has 14,500 FCC of lactase per tablet; milktab has 27,000 FCC, plus protease and lipase.
Can I split a milktab like a LactoJoy?
milktab is made to be taken whole, one per dairy meal.
Compare milktab with others
Sources
LactoJoy 14,500 FCC label (14,500 FCC lactase per tablet); Walmart listing, 45 count, $19.99. milktab label (27,000 FCC lactase, 22,000 FCC protease, 1,000 FCC lipase); milktab.com, 45 pills, $29.
Spot something wrong?
We make milktab, so we’re biased, and we try to be fair anyway. If you work at LactoJoy or just know better, email contact@milktab.com and we’ll fix it.
27,000 FCC units of lactase in one tab
Three times what’s in Lactaid Fast Act, and more lactase than any dose used in the trials on this page.