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Milky Way
Milky Treats
- Helps break down lactose in dairy products*
- Supports relief from occasional gas, bloating & digestive discomfort*
- Continuous enzyme delivery all day
- No food timing stress
Meet your all-day lactose relief. Each patch continuously delivers enzymes for steady support from your AM coffee creamer to your PM ice cream.*
Why You’ll Love It
- Convenient: Wear one patch, eat dairy freely — no planning, no restrictions.
- Easy to Use: Just peel and stick. No multiple pills per meal, no interruptions to your day.
- Clean & Conscious: Vegan, latex-free, filler-free, paraben-free, and third-party tested.
What to Expect
In an in-home consumer study:
- Within an hour
85% felt the patch working within 60 minutes †
- Over hours
76% felt less cramping after eating dairy †
- Hours later
Over 85% felt little to no digestive discomfort even 2-4 hours after consuming dairy †
How to apply
Before your first bite of dairy, peel off one patch from the clear backing. One patch is usually enough, but you can use a second if needed.
- Peel
Peel off one patch from the clear backing.
- Stick
Apply to clean, dry, hair-free skin & press firmly.
- Wear
Wear for 8–12 hours.
- Remove
Gently remove & recycle after use.
- Convenient: Wear one patch, eat dairy freely — no planning, no restrictions.
- Easy to Use: Just peel and stick. No multiple pills per meal, no interruptions to your day.
- Clean & Conscious: Vegan, latex-free, filler-free, paraben-free, and third-party tested.
How we Stack Up
We keep our standards high, for wellness routines you can trust.
 | Lactaid Pills | |
|---|---|---|
All-day support from a single patch* |  |  |
No swallowing required | | |
No food timing stress | | |
No pills, no planning | | |
Wearable & portable | | |
Your Top Questions
- + What ingredients are in the Dear Dairy patch?
Dear Dairy contains 2.5mg of lactase enzyme.
- + When should I apply my Dear Dairy patch?
Apply 1 patch in the morning daily, or as needed 15-30 minutes before consuming dairy.
- + How long will it take to work?
You can apply the patch just 15 minutes before consuming dairy.
- + How long does one Dear Dairy patch last?
Each patch can be worn for 8-12 hours.
- + Can I wear more than one Dear Dairy patch at the same time?
For most people, 1 patch a day is sufficient, but you can apply 2 patches daily together or separately, as needed.
- + What symptoms does the patch help with (bloating, gas, cramping, diarrhea)?
Dear Dairy helps provide relief from occasional gas, bloating, and digestive discomfort.*
- + Can I use this patch even if I'm not lactose intolerant?
Yes, our patch provides support for anyone who experiences bloating or discomfort after consuming dairy.*
- + Is the patch suitable for people with a milk allergy (not just intolerance)?
No, Dear Dairy is formulated only for lactose intolerence, not allergies.*
- + If I apply patch in morning but eat dairy in the morning and evening should I apply a second patch?
You can if you feel you need the extra support! However, each patch is formulated for all day support, releasing digestive enzymes over 8-12 hours.*
Want to know more?
Check out our full list of FAQs or get a closer look on Behind barrière, where we dive deeper into our standards and science.
Reviews
These patches have changed my dairy life.
One patch lasted all day and I did not have to worry about how food might make me feel, and I could eat without worry about having a dairy pill.
I finally can enjoy a bowl of ice cream, a cup of yogurt, and even cheese on my sandwich without feeling bloated, gassy, or nauseous.