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Here are the replies to my original post asking for the names of some OTC
(over-the-counter) antihistamines that are GF:

- I checked with the company that makes Benydryl (Parke-Davis) and they
cannot state their product is GF because the ingredients supplied to them
may or may not have gluten.  I use Walgreen's (drugstore) product Wal-Dryl
Elixir.  Two weeks ago I had allergic reaction to a food and contacted both
of the companies that make these products and got this information.

- In my experience, pharmaceutical companies will only tell you if a
product is GF by the "Lot Number".  I have found that they always add
that "you need to check back when you purchase the product again".  I'm
sure that there must be antihistamines that are GF all of the time, but I
haven't found any that I would rely on until I have checked with the
processor.

- I was told by a pharmasist who read from his list for patients with special
needs (under the gluten free list) that Allerest Maximum Strength and
Allerest No Drowsiness, plus the Dristan ( CMSND, CM-S, & CM-S MS)and Comtrex
(A-S,MS,MSD &N, DMSN-D) are all gluten free.

- I use Dimetapp liquid. It contains sugar and artificial flavors/colors, but
nothing else that might hurt us. It does make me kind of sleepy, but it's
very effective for allergy symptoms. The generic version is also quite cheap.

Many thanks to those who responded.  Take care.

Mark