Gluten Content in Nurtec ODT
According to the FDA drug label, Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) does NOT contain gluten. 1
Inactive Ingredients
The complete list of inactive ingredients in Nurtec ODT includes:
- Benzyl alcohol
- Eucalyptol
- Gelatin
- Limonene
- Mannitol
- Menthol
- Menthone
- Menthyl acetate
- Sucralose
- Vanillin
None of these ingredients are derived from wheat, barley, or rye—the sources of gluten. 1
Clinical Context for Gluten-Free Verification
When verifying gluten content in medications for patients with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, the primary concern involves inactive ingredients, particularly:
- Starch (source must be known)
- Pregelatinized starch (gluten-free if from corn, rice, tapioca, or potato)
- Maltodextrin (source must be known)
- Sodium starch glycolate (generally not gluten-free)
Nurtec ODT contains mannitol as its primary bulking agent rather than any starch-based excipients, eliminating the most common source of gluten contamination in oral medications. 1
Important Caveats
- The gelatin in Nurtec ODT is not a gluten source, as pharmaceutical gelatin is derived from animal collagen, not cereal grains
- For patients with celiac disease requiring absolute certainty, the manufacturer (Pfizer) can be contacted directly at 1-833-4NURTEC for additional confirmation 1
- Generic substitutions should be avoided in gluten-sensitive patients, as different manufacturers may use different inactive ingredients 2
Nurtec ODT is safe for patients with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders based on its ingredient profile.