Supplements

Medicines and tablets é vegano?

Depende da marca

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

Também listado como: paracetamol, acetaminophen, ibuprofen

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paracetamol, acetaminophen, ibuprofen
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Alternative brand of the same drug

Porquê

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.

O que verificar no rótulo

  • 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

Troque por

Alternative brand of the same drugLiquid or effervescent formatsAsk the pharmacist

Perguntas frequentes

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.

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Revisado em 2026-08-24 pela equipe editorial da Veg.ac · Livre para reutilização sob CC BY 4.0 com link de volta.