<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I would suggest you to go to this other excellent site: http://forums.delphi.com/celiac/start/ There is Abigail's gluten-free food list and very caring and knowledgeable people to answer your questions. I know that Ricola Herb cough drops are gluten free as well as Robitussin cough medicines. You also may want to try Stash Teas. All you need is 2,000 mg of vit C each and every day divide this into four times a day which is 500 and 25 mg of zinc twice a day and lots of water use Fisherman's Friends cough lozenges. I found it on a GF list somewhere. They help that tickle in the back of the throat cough. Tylenol is GF. Most teas, especially herb teas are fine. Most of the Celestial Seasonings herb teas are GF. Check the archives for a list. Also, their cough drops are GF. Elderberry tea mixed with slippery elm tea (throat coat is one brand name for slippery elm). Sip the mix throughout the day. In addition, take 1,000 mg. of vit C 6 times per day. If the vit C makes your bowels loose, you can cut back a bit to your tolerance. You should have the cold kicked in 3 days. Ricola are GF, tea - celestial seasons tea bags are gf just be careful they use barley and malt in some of their flavors, but these are clearly labeled on each package; also tetley teas are gf and bromley teas (decaf and regular). Go to abbie's list for gf meds. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/4003/gf-index.html good luck and get well soon. Hot tea is fine. So is Robitussin, Advil Cold and Sinus, and, I think, Robitussin cough drops are OK among others (I think Ludens are OK). Feel better!!! Have some chicken soup!!! You can have Lipton tea bags. No problem. Get some fresh ginger, sage, or lemon balm, tear or grate into small bits & steep in hot water. Honey is a good & helpful addition, especially in the sage tea. Also, your basic hot toddy, made with hot water, white rum, lemon and honey is a great general anesthetic! I know Hall's cough drops are ok. I am not sure about medicines. I know you can ask the drugist and maybe get help there. Eat as much fresh garlic as you can tolerate with bread, crackers, whatever... even swallow small pieces. Also, take fresh ginger tea. All Robitussen products are GF! Feel better! Ricola cough drops and Robitussin cough drops are GF. So is the Robitussin cough syrup.