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Just in time for the spring allergy season, the inactive ingredients in some
of the over-the-counter antihistamine/decongestant products sold by
Walgreens drug stores (Midwestern and Western USA) have been changed.  For
example, Walgreens sells three or four different products that combine
chlorphenriamine maleate and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as the
antihistamine and decongestant, respectively. "WalPhed Plus" which was
formerly starch- and lactose-free now contains lactose and pregelatinized
starch.  Conversely, "Walgreens Anti-Allergy," which formerly contained
sodium starch glycolate (mystery starch) now appears to be free of starch
and lactose.  (Also note that the recommended dosage of these two products
is not the same).

Some other Walgreens products and "branded generic" antihistamines sold by
other retailers may also be affected.  Please carefully check the label on
EVERY bottle you buy--at my local Walgreens there was a mix of the old and
new formulations of "Anti-Allergy" on the same shelf.

John Shaw <[log in to unmask]> Milwaukee Wisconsin USA