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No; it is made from the connective tissues inside animals.
"No" is too simplistic an answer.
If you are you are a vegetarian for health reasons, then you must weigh the risk of the Gelatin verses the benefits of the medication.
If you are a vegetarian for moral reasons, then you must take into account that EVERY decision involves balancing competing moral values. Some questions to consider when deciding whether your health benefit is worth consuming an animal product:
How severe is you illness?
How effective is the medication?
To what lengths are you willing to go to avoid harming non-human animals?
Do refuse to ride in a car because insects will be inadvertently be crushed beneath its wheels? (OK, that may not be a fair question, but it is important to recognise the trade-offs).
What else can I help you with?
What is a suitable gelatin substitute for vegetarians and vegans?
Agar agar is a suitable gelatin substitute for vegetarians and vegans.
Is gelatin chocolates suitable for vegetarians?
Gelatin is made of the collagen found inside animal bone and skin, and thus is not suitable for vegetarians.
Is gelling agent suitable for vegetarians?
Gelatin is not vegetarian but agar and pectin are.
Is the gelatin in sweets suitable for vegetarians?
No it is derived from the collagen inside animals skin and bones
Are wagon wheels suitable for vegetarians?
It depends upon the person, but many vegetarians do not eat gelatin, present in marshmallows (and thus in wagon wheels). Vegetarian alternatives do exist.
Are gummy bears suitable for vegetarians?
I personally have never seen a gummy bear package that didn't say gelatin on it, which is not suitable for vegetarians since it is boiled down bones. boiled down bones is nasty!! my friend eats gelatin even though she's vegetarian. she's only 10... so, she doesnt care ^__^
Is codamol capsules suitable for vegetarians?
Paracetamol is synthetically produced, but the manufacturers did test on animals. For more information, click on the link below.
What candies are not suitable for vegetarians?
Whatever your feelings about the PETA organization might be, they have a pretty comprehensive list of candies that are okay to eat, and the ingredients to look for that are not. See the related link below. Vegetarians do not eat candy with gelatin, glycerin, or insect derived colors, such as carmine.
Is ricotta suitable for vegetarians?
Pollio Ricotta cheese is suitable for vegetarians.
Do gelatin capsules come from pigs?
Most gelatin, from capsules to jello, comes from bone meal. The bone meal may come from various sources.
Can vegetarians eat star-burst?
If the Starburst is of the American variety, then it contains gelatin and is NOT vegetarian. Starburst sold in the UK however, is actually suitable for even vegans.
What material are capsules made of, and why are gelatin capsules commonly used in pharmaceuticals?
Capsules are typically made of gelatin, a protein derived from animal collagen. Gelatin capsules are commonly used in pharmaceuticals because they are easy to swallow, dissolve quickly in the stomach, and can be filled with a variety of medications in different forms such as powders, liquids, or semi-solids. Additionally, gelatin is a safe and stable material that is compatible with a wide range of drugs.
