Wheat Intolerance http://www.wheatintolerance.org Demystifying wheat intolerance, wheat allergy, and celiac disease Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:12:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Does Your Over-the-Counter Medication Contain Gluten? http://www.wheatintolerance.org/foods-containing-gluten/does-your-over-the-counter-medication-contain-gluten http://www.wheatintolerance.org/foods-containing-gluten/does-your-over-the-counter-medication-contain-gluten#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:52:59 +0000 Wheat Intolerance http://www.wheatintolerance.org/foods-containing-gluten/does-your-over-the-counter-medication-contain-gluten Soon, you won’t have to wonder even if you buy generic OTC meds. Generic giant Perrigo, which manufactures store brands for major retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, and many more, has announced its intention to institute a gluten-free labelling program in Jauary 2010.

Perrigo says that the program will cover all of its most popular medications, including allergy, cold & sinus products, pain relievers, and antacids. Additionally, many of the company’s 200 dietary supplements are already labelled.

The labelling will be backed by a gluten-free assurance program involving rigorous testing to ensure that gluten contamination remains less than the FDA’s threshhold of 20 parts per million, which will bring it in line with labelling practices in the food industry.

Welcome news for consumers who want to save money by buying generic, while still staying healthy by avoiding drugs and foods containing gluten.

 

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