Answer re PepcidAC & gluten

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Here's the answer I received regarding the recent post on PepcidAC.

(We use only the tablets to halt gluten infringement reactions - not

the capsules or chewables. So far, no reactions other than a good

one - the gluten or casein reaction is greatly reduced or ended) -

Dear ,

Thanks for visiting our website. Glutens are naturally occuring

proteins found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley and oats, but are

not found in corn. The source of starch contained in Pepcid AC

products is corn. Other inactive ingredients, for example flavors,

may be derived from a source other than corn.

We are not aware of published reports associating the use of Pepcid

AC according to package label directions with a worsening of

symptoms in patients with celiac disease.

In reference to your inquiry concerning the gluten content in our

products, have listed below the products which have been tested and

do not contain detectable levels of

gluten.

Children's TYLENOL\ Cold Plus Cough Chewable Tablets

Children's TYLENOL\ Suspension Grape Flavored Liquid

Extra Strength TYLENOL\ Caplets

Extra Strength TYLENOL\ PM Gelcaps

Imodium\ AD

Caplets

Infants' TYLENOL\ Cherry Concentrated Drops

Lactaid\ Original Strength

Caplets

Lactaid\ Ultra

Caplets

Maximum Strength TYLENOL\ Allergy Sinus

Caplets

Multi-Symptom TYLENOL\ Cold Medication Tablets (Complete Formula)

Sesame Street~ Complete Vitamins and

Minerals

TYLENOL\ Arthritis Extended Relief Caplets (TYLENOL\ Arthritis Pain

Caplets)

For the remainder of McNeil's

products:

Glutens are naturally-occurring proteins found in grains such as

wheat, rye,

barley and oats, but are not found in corn. The source of starch in

this

formulation is corn. Other inactive ingredients may be derived from

a source

other than

corn. .

Pepcidac.com CONTACT US

Submitted: 6/21/01 5:07:49 AM

Comments: My son is severely gluten intolerant. About a year ago, I

contacted you by phone asking whether PepcidAC tablets were

glutenfree,

and was assured that they were.

Recently, it has been pointed out to me that the celiac website,

www.csaceliacs.org, warns that PepcidAC had a positive antigliadan

test result.

Please clarify for me why there is this discrepancy and whether

PepcidAC contains gluten.

Thank you.