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I thought I would share the response I received from the company to my 
inquiry as to whether any of the Tylenol products contain gluten.  This 
precise, responsible language is the kind that all others can be judged 
against.  My only comment is  that it's too bad the information isn't on 
their website so that we can consult it before we go to the store.  I'm 
sitting here looking at a Tylenol product that I purchased that isn't on the 
list--even though one could conclude after reading all the information that 
it is probably safe; it just hasn't been tested.

> Thank you for contacting McNeil-PPC, Inc., makers of TYLENOL® products. 
> It is always important to hear from our consumers, and we appreciate the 
> time you have taken to contact us.
>
> The following McNeil products have been tested and do not contain 
> detectable levels of gluten:
>
> Infants' TYLENOL® Drops Cherry
> Infants' TYLENOL® Drops Grape
>
> Children’s TYLENOL® Meltaways Grape Punch
> Children’s TYLENOL® Meltaways Bubblegum Burst
> Children’s TYLENOL® Suspension Cherry Blast
>
> Jr. TYLENOL® Meltaways Grape Punch
> Jr. TYLENOL® Meltaways Bubblegum Burst
>
> Extra Strength TYLENOL® Caplets
> Regular Strength TYLENOL® Tablets
> TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Caplets
> TYLENOL® 8 Hour Caplets
>
> TYLENOL® PM Caplets
> Simply Sleep® Caplets
>
> TYLENOL® Sinus Severe Congestion
> TYLENOL® Cold Severe Congestion Caplets
>
> Infants' Motrin® Drops
> Infants' Motrin® Drops Dye-Free
>
> Children’s Motrin® Suspension Grape
> Children’s Motrin® Suspension Berry
> Children’s Motrin® Suspension Bubblegum
> Children’s Motrin® Suspension Dye-Free
> Children’s Motrin® Cold Suspension Berry (available behind the pharmacist’s 
> counter)
>
> Motrin® IB Caplets
> Motrin® IB Tablets
>
> Imodium® Advanced Chewable Tablets
> Imodium® AD Caplets
>
> St. Joseph® Enteric Coated
> St. Joseph® Adult Chewable Tablets
>
> The following JV products have been tested and do not contain detectable 
> levels of gluten:
>
> Infants' Mylicon® Drops Non-Staining
>
> Children’s Mylanta® Tablets Bubblegum
> Regular Strength Mylanta® Liquid Original Flavor
> Maximum Strength Mylanta® Liquid Original Flavor
>
> Maximum Strength Mylanta® Gas Mint Tablets
>
> Pepcid® AC 10 mg Tablets
> Pepcid® Complete Chewable Mint Tablets
>
> For the remainder of McNeil/JV products:
>
> Glutens are naturally-occurring proteins found in grains such as wheat, 
> rye, barley and oats, but are not found in corn. The primary source of 
> starch in our formulations is corn. Relatively small amounts of other 
> materials used in our formulations may contain starch from other sources 
> (e.g. potato, rice).
>
> We are not aware of published reports associating the use of our products 
> with a worsening of symptoms in patients with celiac disease.
>
> Again, thank you for your interest in our company.  Should you have any 
> comments or questions in the future, please contact us via our website 
> www.tylenol.com or by calling our toll-free number, 1800 962-5357.  Our 
> specialists are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m. EST 
> and will be happy to assist you.
>
> The Information Center
>
> 008970376A 

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