Disclaimer & Important Information

Prepared by Rabbi Gershon Bess

We have made every effort to obtain and provide accurate information. We cannot, however, accept responsibility for incorrect information provided to us.

The reason a medicine does not appear on the list is because either we did not contact the company or the company did not respond.

Please note the following important information regarding the guide:

1. Any patient requiring a medicine listed here which contains chometz, with no substitute available, should discuss the matter with a competent Rav to determine whether it may be used as there may be other Halachic considerations.

2. Important: No one should refrain from taking any required medication, even if it contains chometz, without first consulting his/her physician and Rav.

Note: All medications for a heart condition, diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, stroke, kidney disease, lung disease, depression, epilepsy, the immune system (transplant anti-rejection), and cancer treatment (including precautionary) may be taken on Pesach.

Furthermore, all prescription medication taken on a regular basis for chronic conditions should only be changed with the consultation of your physician (if you can not reach your physician you should continue to take your regular prescription and not change).

Some examples of such chronic conditions include the following: Any psychiatric condition, prostate condition, Crohn's Disease, colitis, high cholesterol, Parkinson's Disease, anemia, Multiple Sclerosis, thyroid condition, and asthma.

3. Except where indicated, the list does not address the kosher status of the product, only the chometz-free status. This means that if a product appears on the list, it does not necessarily indicate that the product is kosher; it may be non-kosher and chometz-free.

For a full discussion regarding the laws of taking non-kosher medication during the year, see Kashrus Kurrents article "A Kashrus Guide to Medications, Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements". This is available by calling the Star-K office at 410-484-4110 or visiting www.star-k.org.