cRc - Over The Counter Medicine List

1 2701 W Howard StreetChicago, IL 60645-1303PH: Fax: Sholem FishbaneKashruth AdministratorChicago Rabbinical CouncilThe following are general guidelines for the consumption of over the Counter medications. [For more details and sources, see our article at , starting on the second page. For FAQs or to ask a question see ]. 1. Pill medications that one swallows are permitted even if they contain non-kosher ingredients. Two exceptions to that rule are: Vitamins In most cases vitamins do not qualify as Medicine , and instead are treated as food supplements which require hashgachah.

2 If a doctor prescribes a specific vitamin which is not kosher certified, please review your specific situation with your doctor and Rabbi. Gelcaps Gelcaps (hard or soft) should only be taken by someone who is ill and does not have any alternative Medicine that is free of kashrus concerns. 2. liquid and chewable medication that contains kosher-sensitive ingredients should only be used under the direction of a doctor and Rabbi, who will judge the severity of the illness, the likelihood that the Medicine is non-kosher, and the possibility of substituting an alternative which is free of kashrus concerns.

3 3. Please consult your Rabbi for the laws of taking Medicine on Shabbos and Yom Tov. 4. Do not discontinue the use of any Medicine without consulting with your doctor and Rabbi. 5. This list is for year round use and does not include information for Pesach. 6. This information on this list is updated regularly. This edition should not be used after December 31, 2018. cRc - Over The Counter Medicine ListAllergyAdweAllergy ReliefLiquidRecommendedAllegraChildrens liquid SuspensionLiquidRecommendedAllegraChildr ens Orally Disintegrating TabletDisintegrating TabletRecommended (dairy)BenadrylChildrens Allergy (Cherry, Dye-free Bubble gum,)LiquidRecommendedBenadrylChildrens Allergy ChewableTabletRecommendedClaritinChildre ns ChewableChewableRecommendedClaritinChild ren's Non-Drowsy Oral Solution (Grape)LiquidRecommended when bearing the OKClaritinLiqui-GelsLiquid Filled CapsulesNot RecommendedClaritinRediTabs (Dissolves on Tongue)

4 Dissolving tabletNot recommendedSignature Care24 Hour Childrens Allergy Relief Grape FlavoredliquidRecommendedSignature CareChildrens Allergy Relief Cherry FlavorliquidNot RecommendedZyrtecChildrens Allergy Indoor & Outdoor AllergiesLiquidRecommendedZyrtecDissolve TabsTabletsRecommended for those who cannot use other optionsZyrtecLiquid GelsLiquid Filled CapsulesNot Recommended02-Aug-18 Page 1 of 11cRc - Over The Counter Medicine ListBreath FreshenerListerineCool Mint PocketMistLiquidNot RecommendedListerine PocketPaksAssorted varietiesDissolving stripRecommended when bearing Kof-KCold and FluSee also 'Cough'Alka SeltzerAlka Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough LiquiGelsLiquiGelNot RecommendedAlka SeltzerAlka Seltzer Plus Cold Effervescent Tabs (includes Night Cold Formula)TabletsRecommendedAlka SeltzerAlka Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu FormulaEffervescent TabletsRecommendedAlka-SeltzerAlka-Seltz er Plus Severe Sinus Congestion & CoughLiquid GelNot RecommendedCold-EEZEC herry FlavorLozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)Cold-EEZED aytime QuickMelts (Mixed Berry flavor)MeltawayRecommendedCold-EEZEH oney Lemon FlavorLozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)Cold-EEZEN ighttime QuickMelts (Mixed Berry flavor)

5 Quickmelt tabletRecommendedDelsymDaytime Cough + Cold Mixed BerryLiquidNot RecommendedDelsymLiquid Nighttime Cough and ColdLiquidNot RecommendedDiabetic TussinNighttime Cold & Flu FormulaLiquidRecommendedDimetappChildren s Cold and Allergy LiquidLiquidNot RecommendedDimetappChildren's Cold and CoughLiquidNot RecommendedDr CocoaNighttime Cough and ColdLiquidRecommendedEquateCold and Flue Multi-Symptom Relief (non-drowsy)LiquidNot RecommendedEquateNiteTime Severe Cold and Flu Maximum Strength ReliefLiquidNot RecommendedLittle RemediesMulti-Symptom Cold and FeverLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexFast Max Cold and SinusLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexFast Max Cold.

6 Flu and Sore ThroatLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexFast Max Night Time Cold & FluLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexFast Max Severe ColdLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexSinus Max Severe Congestion Relief DaytimeLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexSinus-Max Night Time Congestion & CoughLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexSinus-Max Pressure & PainLiquidNot RecommendedPediacareMultisymptom Cold LiquidLiquidNot RecommendedSudafed Childrens PE Cold and CoughLiquidNot RecommendedSudafedChildrens PE Nasal DecongestantLiquidNot RecommendedTherafluMulti-Symptom Severe Cold PacketsRecommended02-Aug-18 Page 2 of 11cRc - Over The Counter Medicine ListCold and FluSee also 'Cough'Thera-FluNighttime Severe Cold and Cough PowderPowderRecommendedTriaminicChildren 's Night Time Cold and Cough (Grape flavor)LiquidRecommendedTriaminicNight Time Cough and ColdLiquidRecommendedTylenolCold Max (Day Non-drowsy)LiquidNot RecommendedTylenolCold Max (Night)

7 LiquidNot RecommendedTylenolCold Max Nighttime Cool BurstLiquidNot RecommendedTylenolCold Multi-Symptom SevereLiquidNot RecommendedTylenolCold Sore Throat Cool BurstLiquidRecommendedTylenolCold+Flu Severe Warming Honey LemonLiquidNot RecommendedVicksDayquil Cold & Flu LiquiCapsCapletsNot RecommendedVicksDayquil liquid Cold and FluLiquidNot RecommendedVicksNyquil Childrens Cold and CoughLiquidRecommendedVicksNyquil Cold and Flu LiquiCapsLiquicapsNot RecommendedVicksNyquil liquid Cold and FluLiquidRecommendedVicksNyQuil Severe Cold and FluLiquidNot RecommendedVicksNyquil/Dayquil Cold and Flu LiquiCapsLiquicapsNot RecommendedWalgreensChildrens Chest Congestion LiquidLiquidNot RecommendedZicamCold Remedy Lemon LimeCrystalsRecommended for cholim (sick people)ZicamCold Remedy Rapid Melts with Echinacea (Lemon-Lime flavor)TabletRecommendedZicamOral MistLiquidNot RecommendedZicamRapid Melt TabletsTabletsRecommendedCoughSee also 'Cold and Flu'AdweCough Syrup TussinLiquidRecommendedDelsymChildren s 12 Hour Cough liquid (Grape Flavor)LiquidRecommendedDelsymChildren s 12 Hour Cough liquid (Orange Flavor)LiquidRecommendedDelsymCough + Chest Congestion Cherry (includes Adult and Childrens)

8 LiquidNot RecommendedDelsymLiquid Cough SuppressantLiquidRecommendedDiabetic TussinDM Max Strength Cough Suppressant/ExpectorantLiquidRecommended Dr CocoaNon-Drowsy CoughLiquidRecommendedLittle RemediesHoney Cough SyrupliquidRecommendedMucinexChest Congestion Mini-Melts for Kids Bubble Gum FlavorDissolving GranulesRecommendedMucinexChildrens Cough LiquidLiquidNot Recommended02-Aug-18 Page 3 of 11cRc - Over The Counter Medicine ListCoughSee also 'Cold and Flu'MucinexChildren's Multi-Symptom Cold Very Berry FlavorLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexCough Mini-Melts for Kids Orange Creme FlavorDissolving GranulesRecommendedMucinexFast Max Severe Congestion and CoughLiquidNot RecommendedMucinexFast-Max DM Max LiquidLiquidNot RecommendedRobitussinAdult Peak Cold Cough + Chest Congestion DM Maximum StrengthLiquidNot RecommendedRobitussinChildrens Cough and Cold (fruit punch)

9 LiquidNot RecommendedRobitussinPeak Cold Cough + Chest Congestion DMLiquidNot RecommendedTriaminicDay Time Cold and Cough Cherry FlavorLiquidRecommendedVicksNyquil CoughLiquidRecommendedVick'sDayQuil CoughLiquidRecommendedZarbeesChildren's Nighttime Cough Syrup Grape FlavorLiquidRecommendedZarbeesNaturals Childrens Cough SyrupLiquidRecommendedCough DropsCepacolExtra Strength LozengesLozengeNot RecommendedChlorasepticMax Lozenges with Soothing liquid CenterLozengeNot RecommendedHallsBreezers Cool BerrylozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)HallsBreezers Sugar Free - Cool BerryLozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)HallsDefense Assorted CitrusLozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)HallsDefense Sugar Free - Assorted CitrusLozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)HallsSugar Free Black CherrylozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)HallsSugar Free Honey LemonlozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)HallsTriple Soothing Action CherryLozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)RicolaHoney HerbLozengeRecommendedRicolaLemon MintLozengeRecommendedRicolaNatural Herb (original)LozengeRecommendedRicolaSugar Free - Lemon Mint and Mountain HerbLozengeRecommendedSucretsSore Throat and CoughLozengeRecommended for cholim (sick people)

10 02-Aug-18 Page 4 of 11cRc - Over The Counter Medicine ListDigestive HealthAlign Capsules CapsulesRecommendedBeanoStrawberry Meltaways Gluten FreeMeltawayRecommendedCulturelleDigesti ve Health CapsulesCapsulesNot Recommended while in capsuleCulturelleDigestive Health ChewablesChewableNot RecommendedCulturelleKids ChewablesChewableRecommendedCulturelleKi ds PacketsPowderRecommendedImodium ADFor Ages 6 & Up LiquidLiquidNot Recommended (except in cases of severe diarrhea)Imodium ADLiquidLiquidNot Recommended (except in cases of severe diarrhea)Imodium ADMultisymptom Relief CapletsCapletsRecommendedKaopectateMax PeppermintLiquidRecommendedKaopectateVan illa Regular FlavorLiquidRecommendedFiber Supplement/LaxativeBenefiberFlavor Stick Packs-Kiwi StrawberryPowderNot RecommendedBenefiberHealthy ShapePowderRecommendedBenefiberPowderpow derRecommendedBenefiberStick Packs (unflavored)PowderRecommendedCitrucelCap letsCapletsRecommendedCitrucelRegular Powder (Orange Flavor)