Supplements

Medicines and tabletsはビーガンですか？

ブランドによる

Depends — the active drug is usually synthetic, but coatings, capsules and lactose fillers may not be.

別名：paracetamol, acetaminophen, ibuprofen

主要な事実

判断: ブランドによる
カテゴリー: Supplements
別名: paracetamol, acetaminophen, ibuprofen
最適な代替品: Alternative brand of the same drug

理由

Lactose is a very common tablet filler, gelatin is common in capsules, and shellac is used in some coatings. Vegans generally take prescribed medicine regardless, since The Vegan Society's definition excludes only what is 'possible and practicable' to avoid — but pharmacists can often supply a vegan-suitable brand.

ラベルで確認すべきこと

Ask the pharmacist for a lactose- and gelatin-free brand
'Vegetarian capsule' or 'HPMC' on the box
Never stop prescribed medication over ingredients — ask first

代替品

Alternative brand of the same drugLiquid or effervescent formatsAsk the pharmacist

よくある質問

Is Medicines and tablets certified vegan?

Certification is separate from the recipe. Many products with no animal ingredients carry no vegan mark because the maker will not rule out shared production lines. Check the pack for a registered vegan trademark, and treat the ingredient list as the primary evidence.

Does the answer change between countries?

Often, yes. The same brand name can use different fats, emulsifiers, colours or whey depending on the plant that made it, so always read the local label rather than an answer written for another market.