Gluten Free Cough Syrup

• Zarbees

Gluten naturally occurs as a protein in various kinds of bread; it's also added to many products to help create texture and improve taste. Most people experience no negative effects from eating it, so for most people, it doesn't matter if their cough medicine contains gluten. 

However, gluten can be difficult to digest for some people, and those digestion problems can range from slightly irritating to actively harmful. For example, people who suffer from celiac disease find their immune systems malfunction in a way that causes the body to identify gluten as a toxin. This can cause their immune systems to damage their intestines while trying to fight off gluten. For these people, gluten-free cough medicine may be a suitable option.

You have a few options to choose from if you need a gluten-free cough syrup option. Gluten-free cough medicine products are available from numerous brands, including Robitussin and Zarabees.

The following gluten-free cough medicines are among some of the most popular at CVS: 

• Zarabees' adult cough syrup is a gluten-free cough suppressant that soothes your sore throat with the help of honey and elderberry. It also includes vitamins C and D, which can help boost immune system support. It's a nondrowsy formula intended for ages 12 and up. 

• Robitussin Severe Cough, Flu & Sore Throat Liquid is another gluten-free formula for ages 12 and up that uses honey and elderberry as primary ingredients. It includes acetaminophen to provide pain and fever relief.   

• Scot-Tussin DM Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant & Cold Relief liquid for diabetics is sugar-free in addition to being gluten-free. However, it includes dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant that can contribute to drowsiness. For that reason, it's better for nighttime use. 

You can find gluten-free cough syrup at CVS. Many other options for cold and flu are also available at CVS, from mentholated chest rubs y gluten free cold medicine to environmental treatments, such as allergy humidifiers and air purifiers.