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I took some Rexall pain medication that said GLUTEN FREE on the front. I glanced at the ingredients and didn't see anything out of the ordinary but after I took it I got really sick...and I need to know if "Pregelatinzed starch" is made from wheat?

The sooner the better, I have school tomorrow and need to know if I have the 'tummy' virus going around or if I'm just glutened....

Thanks a lot :)

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I took some Rexall pain medication that said GLUTEN FREE on the front. I glanced at the ingredients and didn't see anything out of the ordinary but after I took it I got really sick...and I need to know if "Pregelatinzed starch" is made from wheat?

The sooner the better, I have school tomorrow and need to know if I have the 'tummy' virus going around or if I'm just glutened....

Thanks a lot :)

Anyone?

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Anyone?

If you have doubts about any med call the company and ask what _________ is derived from. Pregelatinized starch could be many starches but the gluten free on the label should mean it's not from wheat.

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I just googled it and it looks like "pregelatinized starch" just refers to any starch that's not "gelatinized". (lol.. oh so helpful, right?) -- but, I'd say that yes, "pregelatinized starch" could have gluten since it could be made from wheat. However, if the label says "gluten free" then it can't be wheat. It would have to be from something else -- potato, corn, whatever.

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I just googled it and it looks like "pregelatinized starch" just refers to any starch that's not "gelatinized". (lol.. oh so helpful, right?) -- but, I'd say that yes, "pregelatinized starch" could have gluten since it could be made from wheat. However, if the label says "gluten free" then it can't be wheat. It would have to be from something else -- potato, corn, whatever.

Is there any legal standard for gluten-free?

T.H. Community Regular
T.H.
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Not in the USA, no. It's looking like it may be 20ppm or less when the decision is finally reached, though, so I know many companies are trying for that. But with no legal ramifications if they fail to meet that standard, I imagine some companies may not be as strict about cross-contamination and processing, you know?

So even if the starch isn't an issue, cross-contamination always could be. :-( You might want to call the company and see if any gluten ingredients are processed on the same lines as the pills you took.

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So even if the starch isn't an issue, cross-contamination always could be. :-( You might want to call the company and see if any gluten ingredients are processed on the same lines as the pills you took.

Also, to be on the safe side, ask if it is derived from wheat. Some stuff is considered so processed that it is gluten free and there are no labeling laws in regards to gluten in meds. Although the gluten free should mean no wheat, including in the starch, you don't know for sure without calling. For example many things like wheat and barley grass are considered gluten free but many of us react to them. The companies that use these in supplements can still label those items gluten free and do.

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Thank you for the help, I stopped taking it and I feel better already :)

I still have the post-gluten symptoms and that was the only non-safe thing I had

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I took some Rexall pain medication that said GLUTEN FREE on the front. I glanced at the ingredients and didn't see anything out of the ordinary but after I took it I got really sick...and I need to know if "Pregelatinzed starch" is made from wheat?

The sooner the better, I have school tomorrow and need to know if I have the 'tummy' virus going around or if I'm just glutened....

Thanks a lot :)

This is what I found online, I had to follow some links but came to a question answer part. Is "Modified food starch" gluten free.

When a food label reads "modified food starch", they are telling you that there is some kind of starch in the product. It could be wheat starch, corn starch, tapioca starch, rice starch, etc. What you should do if you see modified food starch is call the 800 number on the pack of the product and specifically ask them what kind of starch is in that product.

In North America, modified food starch is safe for celiacs. In other countries, you must contact to find out which starch it is from.

polarbearscooby Explorer
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Now I get to deal with the 'healing' process and things like spastic colons and mood swings

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I took some Rexall pain medication that said GLUTEN FREE on the front. I glanced at the ingredients and didn't see anything out of the ordinary but after I took it I got really sick...and I need to know if "Pregelatinzed starch" is made from wheat?

The sooner the better, I have school tomorrow and need to know if I have the 'tummy' virus going around or if I'm just glutened....

Thanks a lot :)

My cousin who is a registered dietitian specializing in Celiacs (how lucky is that for me?), gave me this website...it doesn't list EVERY med out there I am sure...but Rexall isn't on there. Open Original Shared Link

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