<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> If gluten does not come in contact with the gut, is there a possibility of damage? Specifically, should I question the gluten content of IV or IM drugs? The question came up for me when I had surgery a few weeks ago. My surgeon certainly didn't know the answer - he didn't really understand why I was concerned about the fillers in pills, but the nurses were very helpful and were willing to check with the pharmacy before I took new pill. My guess is that direct contact is required for damage, but it would be reassuring to have that confirmed. Several people have asked this question in different forms, but I haven't seen any answers. Perhaps it is a question for the CEL-PRO list. Sue Newell [log in to unmask] Waterloo, Ontario.