Talc is magnesium silicate which is definitely not starch.

The reason for all of those fillers is quite literally to hold the medication together so it will be in the form of a pill that holds together.

The web pages for each medication contain information about what fillers are used.

If you want to take a particular medication and can't find a starch-free form, a compounding pharmacist should be able to make it for you. I've worked with an excellent compounding pharmacist who has made starch-free meds for me and other specialty meds.

Karen

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