Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Cefaclor inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Cefaclor 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 Cefaclor 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 5 of the 5 current Cefaclor products on the market today, from 4 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side.

Ask about your bottle

Is there something in your Cefaclor? Ask in plain words.

Name the company, strength or the NDC on your bottle and the ingredient you avoid. The answer comes only from the FDA labels on this page.

Answers are drawn from the FDA label data on this page and checked against it. They are not medical advice: confirm with your pharmacist before relying on them.

The short answer

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

  1. LactoseDiffers by manufacturer

    3 of 5 checked products list lactose; 2 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Azorian Teva
    Lists it A-S Medication Solutions Carlsbad Technology
  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Cefaclor product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Cefaclor product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesEvery checked product

    Every checked Cefaclor product (5) lists synthetic dyes. See the products

  5. GelatinDiffers by manufacturer

    3 of 5 checked products list gelatin; 2 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Azorian Teva
    Lists it A-S Medication Solutions Carlsbad Technology

Also listed by some products: Titanium dioxide 4 of 5 Carmine or shellac 3 of 5 Alcohol 3 of 5 Propylene glycol 3 of 5 PEG or polysorbate 1 of 5 Sorbitol or mannitol 1 of 5 Sugar 1 of 5

Find a version without it

Every current Cefaclor product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
A-S Medication Solutions 1 product
500 mg capsuleNDC 50090-1602-00 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol
Show 16 ingredients

alcohol, ammonia, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, isopropyl alcohol, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, propylene glycol, shellac, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, talc, tert-butyl alcohol, titanium dioxide
Azorian Pharma, LLC 1 product
250 mg/5 mL oral suspensionNDC 81948-6250-01 Synthetic dyes Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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FD&C RED NO. 40, METHYLCELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SUCROSE, XANTHAN GUM
Carlsbad Technology, Inc. 2 products
250 mg capsuleNDC 61442-0171-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol
Show 16 ingredients

ALCOHOL, AMMONIA, FD&C BLUE NO. 1, FD&C RED NO. 3, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, TALC, TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
500 mg capsuleNDC 61442-0172-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol
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ALCOHOL, AMMONIA, FD&C BLUE NO. 1, FD&C RED NO. 3, FD&C RED NO. 40, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, GELATIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, TALC, TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 1 product
500 mg extended-release tabletNDC 00093-1087-01 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sorbitol or mannitol
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ALUMINUM OXIDE, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (100 MPA.S), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), INDIGOTINDISULFONATE SODIUM, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POVIDONE K30, TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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.

Cefaclor without lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. 3 of 5 checked products list lactose; 2 do not.

Does not list lactose

Lists lactose

Cefaclor and synthetic dyes

Synthetic dyes: FD&C or D&C colorants and their aluminum lakes. Every checked Cefaclor product (5) lists synthetic dyes.

Lists synthetic dyes

Cefaclor without gelatin

Gelatin: animal-derived (usually bovine or porcine); a concern for vegetarian, kosher or halal needs. 3 of 5 checked products list gelatin; 2 do not.

Does not list gelatin

Lists gelatin

Cefaclor without titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. 4 of 5 checked products list titanium dioxide; 1 does not.

Does not list titanium dioxide

Lists titanium dioxide

Cefaclor without carmine or shellac

Carmine or shellac: insect-derived red colorant or coating glaze. 3 of 5 checked products list carmine or shellac; 2 do not.

Does not list carmine or shellac

Lists carmine or shellac

Cefaclor without alcohol (ethanol)

Alcohol (ethanol): mostly in liquids; a concern in alcohol recovery, for children, or with disulfiram or metronidazole. 3 of 5 checked products list alcohol (ethanol); 2 do not.

Does not list alcohol (ethanol)

Lists alcohol (ethanol)

Cefaclor without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 3 of 5 checked products list propylene glycol; 2 do not.

Does not list propylene glycol

Lists propylene glycol

Cefaclor without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 1 of 5 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 4 do not.

Does not list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Lists polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Cefaclor without sorbitol or mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 1 of 5 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 4 do not.

Does not list sorbitol or mannitol

Lists sorbitol or mannitol

Cefaclor without sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. 1 of 5 checked products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose); 4 do not.

Does not list sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Lists sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

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 Cefaclor inactive ingredients

Is Cefaclor gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Cefaclor product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 5 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and none lists a starch 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 Cefaclor contain lactose?
3 of 5 checked Cefaclor products list lactose; 2 do not: Azorian (250 mg/5 mL oral suspension) and Teva (500 mg extended-release tablet). The lactose in a tablet or capsule is a small amount, but people with a milk allergy or a strong intolerance often prefer a version that does not list it.
Does Cefaclor contain soy?
No checked Cefaclor 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 Cefaclor?
Every checked Cefaclor product (5) 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 Cefaclor contain gelatin?
3 of 5 checked Cefaclor products list gelatin; 2 do not: Azorian (250 mg/5 mL oral suspension) and Teva (500 mg extended-release tablet). 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 Cefaclor 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 5, 2026, and each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA label as our label sync last read it. 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 Cefaclor products in the FDA's current NDC directory (openFDA), as of October 5, 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 Cefaclor guide