Diana's post reminds me of a question I've wanted to ask for a long time.

As far as I understand, the lactose used in medication is refined
medical-grade pure lactose.

Does it, even so, contain enough protein residues to create symptoms in
sensitive people?

If it does, it is only certain types of allergies - casein only, whey only -
that are affected?

What are the common symptoms from a med reaction?

Are children more susceptible than adults?

Are certain types/brands/categories of meds more likely to create symptoms?

Have you or those in your family had actual reactions or are you just
avoiding lactose in meds as a policy of extreme caution?

I'd be interested in - and grateful for - any information and anecdotes you
have on this subject.

Thanks,
Steve Carper
Steve Carper's Lactose Intolerance Clearinghouse
http://ourworld.com[puserve.com/homepages/stevecarper