Gluten-free medications may be important if you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Common gastrointestinal issues includediarrhea, constipation, or heartburn, and you may need gluten-free options for symptom relief.
Read labels and talk to your healthcare provider to ensure you know which products are safe forceliac disease.
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Resources provided by celiac organizations note that Pepto-Bismol does not contain gluten.
These can help bulk up your stool and make it easier to pass.
Some people also find that probiotics help keep them regular.
However, you’ll need to steer clear of some name-brand products.
Mylicon, a gas-relief product often used in babies and children, is a gluten-free formula.
Talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about gluten-free drug options.
You may have success at finding a generic version that’s “gluten-free.”
When purchasing over-the-counter drugs, make certain that you check packages for the “gluten-free” designation.
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