Update on Imodium Advanced Caps-
I just recieved a call from the company that makes Imodium. The Advanced caps are dairy free but they do not test for gluten in these caps; therefore it might contain gluten. The Advanced chewable is GFDF but it also contains sugar alcohols, manitol and sorbitol. The imdoium AD tabs are GFDF. I currently use Advanced Caps b/c it has the gas ingredient in it.
SO I have a decision to make. I have to discontinue the Advanced caps because of the chance it might contain gluten (small). In the very begining of my symptoms i used to use the advanced cewables and it worked very well for me then dispite the fact it having sorbitol and manitol.
Should I try the chewables, or do you think that might be too much to introduce so quickly in my diet? And in that case buy some Gas X caps and regular Imdoium AD tabs.
I am leaning towards the GAs X and Imodium combo.
Imodium Advanced with ANTIGAS Caps (spec. tex + ohma)
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Imodium Advanced with ANTIGAS Caps (spec. tex + ohma)
Dr Fine test shows positive for gluten and casien but negative for soy, eggs, and yeast
Maybe its UC maybe its MC? Who knows at this point, but at least I know my intollerances now... so heres to the road to healing!
Maybe its UC maybe its MC? Who knows at this point, but at least I know my intollerances now... so heres to the road to healing!
Andrew,
I don't see anything in the ingredient list for the caps that should be a source of gluten. I don't see any reason why it would not be safe to use them.
If you're referring to the capsules themselves, (the outer shell), they're made from gellatin, (actually collagen from animal skins, usually), and again, they shouldn't contain any gluten.
Personally, I would prefer to avoid the sugar alcohols that are in the chewables.
Tex
I don't see anything in the ingredient list for the caps that should be a source of gluten. I don't see any reason why it would not be safe to use them.
If you're referring to the capsules themselves, (the outer shell), they're made from gellatin, (actually collagen from animal skins, usually), and again, they shouldn't contain any gluten.
Personally, I would prefer to avoid the sugar alcohols that are in the chewables.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Yes I has hoping to avoid them as well. I dont see any sign of gluten in the Advanced Caps as well but it is not tested for GF status.
Dr Fine test shows positive for gluten and casien but negative for soy, eggs, and yeast
Maybe its UC maybe its MC? Who knows at this point, but at least I know my intollerances now... so heres to the road to healing!
Maybe its UC maybe its MC? Who knows at this point, but at least I know my intollerances now... so heres to the road to healing!
I doubt if many products are tested by the manufacturer for gluten, unless the product is manufactured in a facility that processes gluten, and there is a possibility of cross-contamination. As long as they don't put any gluten-containing ingredient into it, it should be safe. Fritos, or tortilla chips, for example, are not tested for gluten either, but I never worry about them containing gluten.
With the current law, (that went into effect in January), the omission of any reference to gluten on a label, is evidence of the manufacturer's certification that the product is gluten free, (since the law requires that gluten be listed on the label, if it is present). Of course, there are still a few old products still out there that were stocked before the law went into effect, but they are rapidly disappearing.
Tex
With the current law, (that went into effect in January), the omission of any reference to gluten on a label, is evidence of the manufacturer's certification that the product is gluten free, (since the law requires that gluten be listed on the label, if it is present). Of course, there are still a few old products still out there that were stocked before the law went into effect, but they are rapidly disappearing.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Good to know Tex... good to know. Would that even apply to otc medication and supplements?
Dr Fine test shows positive for gluten and casien but negative for soy, eggs, and yeast
Maybe its UC maybe its MC? Who knows at this point, but at least I know my intollerances now... so heres to the road to healing!
Maybe its UC maybe its MC? Who knows at this point, but at least I know my intollerances now... so heres to the road to healing!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Well, not exactly, now that you mention it. Pharmaceuticals have been exempt from certain parts of the labeling laws. To be honest, I'm not sure if the new law covers those loopholes or not. Maybe someone else knows. I don't have time to look it up right now.
In the past, inert ingredients did not have to be listed, though many companies list them anyway.
Tex
In the past, inert ingredients did not have to be listed, though many companies list them anyway.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.