Many people choose to avoid animal-derived ingredients in their medications for ethical, dietary, or health reasons. These ingredients, often used as binders, fillers, or coatings, may not be clearly labeled as animal-based.

iChooseRx filters out drugs that contain known animal byproducts to support users who follow vegetarian, vegan, religious, or allergen-conscious lifestyles.

We exclude medications that list any of the following animal-derived ingredients:

• Bone
• Gelatin
• Lactose
• Anhydrous lactose
• Lactose monohydrate
• Milk
• Dairy
• Milk powder
• Casein
• Whey
• Sodium tallowate
• Tallow
• Shellac
• Carmine
• Honey
• Magnesium stearate

Since not all inactive ingredient labels are explicit about animal sourcing, we use a blanket filter to help users minimize exposure to potential animal-based additives.

Reminder: Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have specific ingredient sensitivities or dietary needs.