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I recieved several responses to my query regarding flutamide. One of the
most helpful I copy below:
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Casodex is the brand name for a formulation with the active ingredient
bicalutamide. According to the 2002 PDR, inactive ingredients in the tablet
are lactose, magnesium stearate, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, polyethylene
glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycollate, and titanium dioxide. Of those,
it is possible that the sodium starch glycollate could be of (indirect and
much processed) wheat origin. I recommend calling the company, AstraZeneca,
at 1-800-2369-9933
Flutamide is a different drug (brand name Eulexin). Inactive ingredients in
these capsules are corn starch, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, and
sodium lauryl sulfate. The gelatin capsules thems elves may contain benzyl
alcohol, butylparaben, colloidal silicon dioxide, edetate calcium disodium,
methylparaben, propylparaben, and sodium propionate, as well as dyes (FD&C
Blue #1, Red#3, yellow #6, titanium dioxide, black ink) and "other inactive
ingredients." in my experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (and taking
lots of meds) capsules are a lower risk formulation than tablets in general.
The phone number for Schering is 1-800-526-4099 (that's the medical
information line; customer service is 1-800-222-7579)
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Casodex is listed as GF in the Stokes "Guide Through the Medicine Cabinet"
manual, though not lactose free.
I called Schering-Plough and was told that the capsules are GF.
I am not a pharmacist or physician and the usual disclaimers apply.
TDVic
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