Search 4 Over The Counter Gluten Free Allergy Med.

[HippyGirl84]

I have been diagnosed with Celiac for a year now, and in that yr have become a new resident of California where i am having extreme allergies for the first time. Last week I started taking the over the counter "compare to Claritan" generic allergy medicine and was terribly sick with "glutened" symptoms all week. Upon glancing at the inactive ingredients I saw one listed as "postgelatinized starch". From what I could find on the internet this looked as though it was a form of Gluten. I was wondering if any one knows for sure? Or what over the counter/or RX allergy meds are gluten free?

Thanks!

HippyGirl84

Celiac 1yr

[jerseyangel]

Hi and welcome

The best way to know if the medication you have there is gluten-free is to call the manufacturer. There should be an 800 number on the package or label.

I use Claritin for allergies. Zyrtek is also gluten-free.

[GlutenGalAZ]

I use Claritin Original and do not have any problems. Since you tried the comparison one it may have different additives that are not safe.

GOOD LUCK

[*lee-lee*]

i also use the generic brand Claritin. I got a good deal on the RiteAid brand a few months ago and then just picked up the Walmart brand about 2 weeks ago. i didn't have any noticeable problems with either brand. my face typically breaks out and i'm constantly running for the bathroom when i'm glutened so i think i would have noticed. that's not to say they don't contain gluten...just chiming in with my 2 cents worth.

[rumbles]

I use Zyrtec for indoor/outdoor allergies, and Sudafed for food allergies when I eat something I shouldn't . . .

[HippyGirl84]

Thanks so much for the help everyone!

HippyGirl84

Celiac

Gluten Free 1 yr

Lactose Sensitive 10 mo