Allergen Free Compounding Pharmacy
Some people are sensitive to commonly used bases for medications. A compounding pharmacist is a great resource to help patients who require allergy free medications. They are able to create a personalized medication free of the ingredient(s) that cause issues for an individual patient. Often, inactive ingredients, or excipients, found in manufactured products can cause problems in sensitive or allergic patients.
A compounding pharmacist can check to determine if any derivative of an allergen is present as well as that individual ingredient. They are also a good resource to check manufactured products and make recommendations for products that are allergen-friendly as well. Allergen free compounding is one of the best strategies to meet your needs for sensitive skin.
Allergen Free Compounding
There is a wide range of allergens that are commonly found in the inactive ingredients that bind the active ingredients in medication together.
What are Common ingredients used in allergen free compounding formulations?
Some of the most common allergens include:
- Gelatin
- Lactose
- preservatives
- Peanut oil derivatives
- Wheat
- Dairy
- Corn
- Potatoes
- Coconut
- Egg
Using Medrocs Pharmacy
Filling a prescription with a compound pharmacist can be ideal for people with life-threatening allergies and for whom many of the brand-name medications that are commercially available may be dangerous. Physicians can provide prescriptions for compounded medications, which will be created at a compound pharmacy without the allergens and other types of ingredients that can compromise your well-being.
How is it Done?
The pharmacist can remove the component of the drug, such as a filler, that contains the allergen and they can deconstruct the medication down to its base parts to remake it into a drug that will be safer for you. In certain situations, a compound pharmacist can combine certain medications that contain an allergen with anti-allergens, like an antihistamine, to eliminate the effects of the offending ingredient.
If you have an intolerance to gluten or are allergic to peanuts or milk, you should take care that any medication you are prescribed does not contain those substances. Compounding pharmacies like Medrocs Pharmacy in Mckinney Texas can create customized drug mixtures that are designed with your allergens and food sensitivities in mind.
Contact us today at (469) 625-1000 to see how we can compound the medication that will suit your needs.