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Frank Son, PharmD
Apr 30, 20212 min read

Vegan Friendly Allergy Relief!

Updated: Sep 19


Vegan Allergy Free Girl

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people in the US experience allergies each year.


Generally, 3 out of 4 oral products contain animal derived ingredients. It becomes an arduous task to find over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription pharmaceuticals and supplements that are completely animal-free.


Most over-the-counter allergy relief antihistamine products (Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec) are not vegan friendly.


However, below is a list of popular products that VeganMed has researched to be Animal-Free.

If you can’t find something, contact us and we can work with our compounding pharmacies to possibly make you an animal-free product.

If you like what we are doing...

  1. Then please contact us with your comments and let us know if you support the use of our independent Animal Free Certification on medications and supplements.

  2. Sign this petition encouraging clear labeling of medications and supplements.


Research credit: Saj Gowani and Angelica Marquez


 

Disclaimer: The product and/or information provided on VeganMed is of a general nature and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not lab test the products to confirm that they are free from animal ingredients, and it is possible that the formulation and ingredients could have changed. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or product. The information provided in this post is accurate and up to date as of the date it was written. However, please note that circumstances and facts may change over time, and new information may become available that could alter the accuracy or relevance of the content. We encourage readers to verify and cross-reference any information provided here with trusted sources or consult relevant professionals for the most current and accurate updates


 

Looking for certified and verified animal-free products?



Thank you for your awareness and concern for animal-derived ingredients!


As a reminder, please comment on our FDA Citizen Petition, requesting clear labeling of animal-derived ingredients in medications. Together, we can make a difference.


If you have any further questions about ingredients in your medicines and supplements, feel free to reach out to the VeganMed team!

 
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Soraiah Lee
Oct 13, 2023

Allegra has gelatin and lactose how is it vegan?

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Jasmine Uchi, PharmD
Jasmine Uchi, PharmD
Sep 09
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Hi Soraiah, Please see https://www.veganmed.org/post/is-allegra-vegan where we break down each of the Allegra products. The products listed on this post have been verified as animal-free with our team and do not contain gelatin or lactose.

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Ineke de Wild
Ineke de Wild
Feb 11, 2022

Alle medicijnen moeten op dieren en op mensen worden getest voor ze op de markt komen helaas.

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Maxime Beaulieu
Maxime Beaulieu
Jun 22, 2021

While these don’t contain animal products, is there any allergy medicine certified not tested on animals?

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Jasmine Uchi, PharmD
Jasmine Uchi, PharmD
Sep 09
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The first thing to understand when exploring vegan medications is FDA regulations, which require animal testing during the research portion of new drug development (although progress to eliminate animal testing is in the works). Most vegan lifestyles prohibit the exploitation of animals for any reason. By that definition, medicines cannot be vegan. However, they can be animal-free, meaning they do not contain any animal products.

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