Many medications contain animal-derived excipients including gelatin (bovine/porcine), beeswax, carmine (insect), lanolin (sheep wool), shellac (insect secretion), and stearic acid (potentially animal-sourced).
Patients following a vegan lifestyle or diet, or those who wish to avoid animal-derived ingredients for ethical reasons.
Gelatin capsules (hard and soft), coated tablets, colored medications, and topical preparations.
200 medications containing Not Vegan
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