Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Brimonidine inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Brimonidine has lactose, gluten, soy, a dye or gelatin in it? The medicine is the same, but the fillers, coatings and colors differ from one company to the next. This page shows what each Brimonidine product's FDA label lists, so you can find a version that leaves out what you avoid and ask your pharmacist for it by its NDC.

We have read the FDA labels of 33 of the 33 current Brimonidine products on the market today, from 17 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Curated and coded by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS, clinical pharmacist. The ingredient groups this page checks for (what counts as a gluten source, a synthetic dye, soy and so on) are his classification; the lists themselves are the manufacturers' own FDA labels. Updated October 6, 2026. Rebuilt daily from the FDA directory; labels re-read when the FDA publishes a new version.

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At a glance

Which Brimonidine products list lactose, a gluten source, soy, dyes or gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Brimonidine product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Brimonidine product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Brimonidine product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Brimonidine product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Brimonidine product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Titanium dioxide 1 of 33 Propylene glycol 3 of 33 Sorbitol or mannitol 1 of 33

Find a version without it

Every current Brimonidine product and what its label lists

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Brimonidine 0.25 mg/mL eye drops 2 companies none of the tracked ingredients
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Bausch & LombNDC 24208-0537-01 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, WATER
Bausch & LombNDC 24208-0538-05 None of these listed
Show 9 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Brimonidine 1 mg/mL eye drops 15 companies none of the tracked ingredients
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC 62332-0749-05 None of these listed
Show 10 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Alembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedNDC 46708-0749-05 None of these listed
Show 10 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
AllerganNDC 00023-9321-03 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
ApotexNDC 60505-0577-01 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
GlandNDC 68083-0626-05 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
LifestarNDC 70756-0677-00 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
LifestarNDC 70756-0678-00 None of these listed
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BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
LifestarNDC 70756-0679-00 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
MicroNDC 42571-0462-56 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
PacificNDC 82182-0321-05 None of these listed
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BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
SandozNDC 00781-7177-70 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Somerset TherapeuticsNDC 70069-0566-01 None of these listed
Show 10 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Somerset TherapeuticsNDC 70069-0567-01 None of these listed
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BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Somerset TherapeuticsNDC 70069-0568-01 None of these listed
Show 10 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Upsher-SmithNDC 00832-1435-05 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

boric acid, calcium chloride, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified, hydrochloric acid, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium borate, sodium chloride, sodium chlorite, sodium hydroxide, water
Brimonidine 1.5 mg/mL eye drops 5 companies Sorbitol or mannitol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
AllerganNDC 00023-9177-05 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
ApotexNDC 60505-0564-01 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
PacificNDC 82182-0773-05 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
SandozNDC 61314-0144-05 Sorbitol or mannitol
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BORIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Upsher-SmithNDC 00832-1420-05 None of these listed
Show 11 ingredients

boric acid, calcium chloride, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED, hydrochloric acid, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium borate, sodium chloride, sodium chlorite, sodium hydroxide, water
Brimonidine 2 mg/mg eye drops 2 companies none of the tracked ingredients
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Florida Pharmaceutical ProductsNDC 71921-0185-05 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

Benzalkonium Chloride, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Hydrochloric acid, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Water
Indoco RemediesNDC 14445-0400-05 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

Benzalkonium Chloride, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Hydrochloric acid, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Water
Brimonidine 2 mg/mL eye drops 6 companies none of the tracked ingredients
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Bausch & LombNDC 24208-0411-05 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
MicroNDC 42571-0419-56 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
SandozNDC 61314-0143-05 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Somerset TherapeuticsNDC 70069-0231-01 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
Somerset TherapeuticsNDC 70069-0232-01 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
Somerset TherapeuticsNDC 70069-0233-01 None of these listed
Show 8 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
Brimonidine 5 mg/g ointment or gel topical cream 3 companies Propylene glycol 3 Titanium dioxide 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Bryant Ranch PrepackNDC 63629-9616-01 Propylene glycol
Show 7 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TALC, WATER
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.NDC 00299-5980-00 Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
Show 8 ingredients

CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, WATER
Padagis IsraelNDC 45802-0078-30 Propylene glycol
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BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TALC, WATER

A product with none of these listed is not certified to be without them: the label says what the manufacturer declared, and the source of a starch or a flavor is often not stated. The companies are the FDA's labelers, which include repackagers and distributors selling another company's product under their own label. The NDC opens the product's own page, with the full label and its inactive-ingredient notes.

Brimonidine without titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. 1 of 33 checked products list titanium dioxide; 32 do not.

Show which Brimonidine products list titanium dioxide and which do not, by product and company

Does not list titanium dioxide

Lists titanium dioxide

Brimonidine without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 3 of 33 checked products list propylene glycol; 30 do not.

Show which Brimonidine products list propylene glycol and which do not, by product and company

Does not list propylene glycol

  • 0.25 mg/mL eye drops: Bausch & Lomb, Bausch & Lomb
  • 1 mg/mL eye drops: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Allergan, Apotex, Gland, Lifestar, Lifestar, Lifestar, Micro, Pacific, Sandoz, Somerset Therapeutics, Somerset Therapeutics, Somerset Therapeutics, Upsher-Smith
  • 1.5 mg/mL eye drops: Allergan, Apotex, Pacific, Sandoz, Upsher-Smith
  • 2 mg/mg eye drops: Florida Pharmaceutical Products, Indoco Remedies
  • 2 mg/mL eye drops: Bausch & Lomb, Micro, Sandoz, Somerset Therapeutics, Somerset Therapeutics, Somerset Therapeutics

Lists propylene glycol

Brimonidine without sorbitol or mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 1 of 33 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 32 do not.

Show which Brimonidine products list sorbitol or mannitol and which do not, by product and company

Does not list sorbitol or mannitol

  • 0.25 mg/mL eye drops: Bausch & Lomb, Bausch & Lomb
  • 1 mg/mL eye drops: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Allergan, Apotex, Gland, Lifestar, Lifestar, Lifestar, Micro, Pacific, Sandoz, Somerset Therapeutics, Somerset Therapeutics, Somerset Therapeutics, Upsher-Smith
  • 1.5 mg/mL eye drops: Allergan, Apotex, Pacific, Upsher-Smith
  • 2 mg/mg eye drops: Florida Pharmaceutical Products, Indoco Remedies
  • 2 mg/mL eye drops: Bausch & Lomb, Micro, Sandoz, Somerset Therapeutics, Somerset Therapeutics, Somerset Therapeutics
  • 5 mg/g ointment or gel topical cream: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Galderma Laboratories, L.P., Padagis Israel

Lists sorbitol or mannitol

At the pharmacy counter

How to use this at the pharmacy counter

  1. Pick the company whose list suits you and copy the NDC from the table. Many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one if you ask before the prescription is filled; some buy from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check.
  2. Treat "does not list" as exactly that. The label is what the manufacturer declared; a flavor or a starch may have an unstated source, and lines change. For celiac disease or a serious allergy, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written statement about the lot you have.
  3. Check the bottle each refill. A different company usually means a different shape, color and inactive-ingredient list; the pharmacist can tell you who made it, and the two-NDC comparison shows the difference line by line.
  4. If you need one company's version kept constant, ask your prescriber to write that company or the NDC on the prescription and tell the pharmacy you need it held. Rules vary by state and plan, so confirm with the pharmacist.
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Common questions about Brimonidine inactive ingredients

Is Brimonidine gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Brimonidine product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 33 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and none lists a starch or maltodextrin without a stated source. If you have celiac disease, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written gluten statement for the lot you have.
Does Brimonidine contain lactose?
No checked Brimonidine product lists lactose on its label. People with a milk allergy or a strong intolerance often prefer a version that does not list it.
Does Brimonidine contain soy?
No checked Brimonidine product lists a soy ingredient (soybean oil or soy lecithin) on its label. Soy lecithin is the usual form and the amount is small, but people with a soy allergy often prefer a version that does not list it.
Is there a dye-free Brimonidine?
No checked Brimonidine product lists a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant) on its label. Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Brimonidine contain gelatin?
No checked Brimonidine product lists gelatin on its label. Gelatin is usually bovine or porcine and the label rarely says which; for kosher, halal or vegetarian needs, ask the manufacturer.
Why do the inactive ingredients differ between manufacturers?
A generic must match the brand's active ingredient, strength, dose form and how it is absorbed; its fillers, binders, coatings and colorants are the manufacturer's own choice. That is why one Brimonidine product can list lactose and a dye while another from a different company lists neither.
Can my pharmacy give me a specific manufacturer's version?
Often, if you ask before the prescription is filled: many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one. Some pharmacies buy a generic from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check. Give them the NDC from this page; the company name alone is often enough.
How current is this list?
The products are the ones in the FDA's current NDC directory as of October 6, 2026. The list is rebuilt every day, the FDA directory is re-imported every week, and each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA label as our label sync last read it, re-read when the FDA publishes a new version. Formulations change, so check the label on your own bottle and ask your pharmacist if a refill looks different.

Sources: the products are the finished Brimonidine products in the FDA's current NDC directory (openFDA), as of October 6, 2026; each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA Structured Product Label via DailyMed, as our label sync last read it. The concern groups are HelloPharmacist's classification of the names the label declares. Educational information only, not medical advice; confirm with your pharmacist before relying on a list. ← Back to the Brimonidine guide