OTC Painkillers

OTC Painkillers

Over-the-counter painkillers may contain mammal-derived ingredients, including gelatin or lactose. Some contain magnesium stearate which is usually plant-derived but which less commonly may be mammal-derived. Liquid OTC painkillers may contain carrageenan, which is derived from red algae but which also contains the alpha-gal linkage. 

Learn more about mammal-derived pharmaceutical ingredients and the variable and often unknown risks they may or may not pose to patients with alpha-gal syndrome here. 

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.