[Joey's Mommy]

I'm still learning as I go, do any of you know if Children's Triaminic Syrup, Day Time Cold and Cough is gluten-free or not???

My son has Celiac and also has Down syndrome and will not take the Triaminic Thin Strips. I typically have to force any medication down his throat so any help or suggestions on cold medicine for a 4 year old would be greatly appreicated!!!

[JennyC]

I called Triaminic about a month ago. This is their gluten free list according to a phone representative:

Cough & Fever (Bubble gum)
Flu, Cough & Fever
Chest & Nasal Congestion
Cold & Allergy
Daytime Cold & Cough
Nighttime Cols & Cough
Thin Strips--Cold & Cough, Runny Nose... (He was talking so fast that I couldn't write the all the thin strips down so there are likely more that are gluten free. )

[CeliacMom2008]

Have you tried hiding it in applesauce, pudding, or flavored milk? Also, if you check around with little pharmacies you may be able to find one that can put it in a different form. We have one here that for no extra charge will put medicine in suckers and stuff. It's not chain drug store, it's an old fashioned pharmacy.

Good luck!

[Darissa]

Joey's Mommy, on Oct 24 2009, 08:09 AM, said:

I'm still learning as I go, do any of you know if Children's Triaminic Syrup, Day Time Cold and Cough is gluten-free or not???

My son has Celiac and also has Down syndrome and will not take the Triaminic Thin Strips. I typically have to force any medication down his throat so any help or suggestions on cold medicine for a 4 year old would be greatly appreicated!!!

[Darissa]

Gluten Free List from Tylenol: I contacted Triaminic last week when my daughter was sick. I did not get a good response. I did however get a good response from Tylenol Products. I'll attach the letter I got from them today, Oct 25th, 2009. Hope it helps. It is quite long and contains many different medicines.

Dear Ms. Perry: Thank you for contacting McNeil-PPC, Inc., makers of Children's TYLENOL® Plus Cold & Cough Dye-Free Grape Suspension. It is always important to hear from our consumers, and we appreciate the time you have taken to contact us. The following McNeil products have been tested and do not contain detectable levels of gluten: Children's TYLENOL® Meltaways Grape PunchChildren's TYLENOL® Meltaways Bubblegum BurstChildren's TYLENOL® Meltaways Wacky WatermelonChildren's TYLENOL® Suspension Grape*Children's TYLENOL® Suspension Bubblegum*Children's TYLENOL® Suspension Cherry BlastChildren's TYLENOL® Suspension Strawberry*Children's TYLENOL® Flavor Packets BubblegumChildren's TYLENOL® Flavor Packets ChocolateChildren's TYLENOL® Flavor Packets AppleChildren's TYLENOL® Flavor Packets StrawberryInfant's TYLENOL® Drops CherryInfant's TYLENOL® Drops GrapeJr. TYLENOL® Meltaways Grape PunchJr. TYLENOL® Meltaways Bubblegum Burst Children's TYLENOL® Cold Suspension GrapeChildren's TYLENOL® Plus Cold Chewable TabletsChildren's TYLENOL® Plus Cold & Cough Chewable Tablets CherryChildren's TYLENOL® Plus Cold & Cough Suspension CherryInfant's TYLENOL® Drops Plus Cold TYLENOL® Allergy Sinus Caplets* TYLENOL® Sinus Day CapletsTYLENOL® Sinus Severe CongestionTYLENOL® Cold Severe Congestion CapletsTYLENOL® Severe Cold & Flu LiquidTYLENOL® Cold Day Non Drowsy Caplet Simply Stuffy™ LiquidSimply Cough™ Liquid Extra Strength TYLENOL® GeltabsExtra Strength TYLENOL® Gelcaps*Extra Strength TYLENOL® TabletsExtra Strength TYLENOL® CapletsRegular Strength TYLENOL® TabletsTYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Relief CapletsTYLENOL® 8 Hour CapletsTYLENOL® 8 Hour Geltabs TYLENOL® PM Caplets Simply Sleep™ Caplets Children's Motrin® Suspension GrapeChildren's Motrin® Suspension BerryChildren's Motrin® Suspension BubbleGumChildren's Motrin® Suspension Dye-FreeChildren's Motrin® Chewables GrapeChildren's Motrin® Chewables OrangeInfant's Motrin® Drops Infant's Motrin® Drops Dye-Free Children's Motrin® Suspension Grape Children's Motrin® Cold Suspension BerryChildren's Motrin® Cold Suspension GrapeChildren's Motrin® Cold Suspension Dye-Free Motrin® IB CapletsMotrin® IB GelcapsMotrin® IB Tablets Motrin® Cold & Sinus Caplets Imodium® Advanced Chewable TabletsImodium® AD Caplets St. Joseph® Enteric Coated TabletsSt. Joseph® Adult Chewable Tablets

*Children's TYLENOL® Suspension (Grape Splash, Bubblegum Yum and Very Berry Strawberry), Extra Strength TYLENOL® Rapid Release Gels (replaces Extra Strength TYLENOL® Gelcaps), and TYLENOL® Allergy Complete Caplets (replaces TYLENOL® Allergy Sinus Caplets) have not yet been tested. These products have been reformulated to improve the flavor or release of medication. We would not expect to find gluten in the new ingredient components necessary to reformulate these products.

The following Johnson & Johnson/Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals products have been tested and do not contain detectable levels of gluten: Children's Mylanta® Tablets BubblegumRegular Strength Mylanta® Liquid Original FlavorMaximum Strength Mylanta® Liquid Original FlavorMylanta® Ultra Tablets Cool Mint Infant's Mylicon® Drops Non-Staining Maximum Strength Mylanta® Gas Mint Tablets Pepcid® AC 10 mg TabletsPepcid® Complete Chewable Mint Tablets

Glutens are naturally-occurring proteins found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats, but are not found in corn. The primary source of starch in our formulations is corn. Relatively small amounts of other materials used in our formulations may contain starch from other sources (e.g. potato, rice). We are not aware of published reports associating the use of our products with a worsening of symptoms in patients with celiac disease. Again, thank you for your interest in our company. Should you have any comments or questions in the future, please contact us via our website or by calling our toll-free number 1-800-962-5357. Our specialists are available Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 8 PM EST and will be happy to assist you. The Information Center 008440242A

Hope this helps!
Darissa