Is Amoxicillin By Sandoz Gluten Free?

[faegan]

Thanks! They are 500 mg yellow capsules.

[faegan]

Answer...

Called Sandoz today (5/31) and they said they do not use Gluten in any of their drugs. They use corn or potato starches, none are Rye, Wheat or Barley.

[jerseyangel]

I'm sorry, Faegan--I missed your post this morning (was in a hurry to get ready to go out). Sandoz told me the same thing--I take one of their generics for my blood pressure. Glad you got an answer!

[faegan]

No problem! Thanks for taking the time to reply!

[Violabb]

I called sandoz today.  12.17.18.  They would not say whether gluten ingredients were used.  Just said "we cannot certify that our products are gluten free."  So I believe sandoz products are not safe for celiac like me.

[cyclinglady]

5 hours ago, Violabb said:

I called sandoz today.  12.17.18.  They would not say whether gluten ingredients were used.  Just said "we cannot certify that our products are gluten free."  So I believe sandoz products are not safe for celiac like me.

Unfortunately, drug companies do not have to follow the FDA guidelines.  The pharmaceutical companies lobby hard!  I think a bill was shot down twice in Congress.  So, consider advocating for this cause. 

Your Sandoz amoxicillin online shows that it does not contain gluten ingredients.  But I took it two years ago.  Did I get glutened?  No way to prove it, but I am not using this manufacturer again.  Sandoz makes this in Romania now.  

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13bd4214-9b7f-425b-af5f-fc1ddc678230

Consider supporting TEVA.  They disclose to the pharmacist who advocates for us.  

http://www.glutenfreedrugs.com/newlist.htm

We all need to be wary of our drugs whether we need to be gluten free or not:

https://www.bloomberg.com/quicktake/generic-drugs

Get involved and champion this cause!  If we can buy safely from a company like Kraft, we should be able to buy drugs safely too.