OTC Painkillers

A guide to OTC painkillers & alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)

OTC Painkillers

Some over-the-counter painkillers contain mammal-derived gelatin or lactose. Some contain magnesium stearate which is usually plant-derived but which less commonly may be mammal-derived. 

Acetaminophen

You can find a VeganMed article about animal-free acetaminophen here.

Aspirin

You can find a VeganMed article about animal-free aspirin here.

Ibuprofen

The below information was provided by the manufacturer. Keep in mind that inactive ingredients and/or their source can change and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of this information.

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Naproxen

You can find a VeganMed article about animal-free Naproxen here.