Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Cefixime inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Cefixime 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 Cefixime 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 11 of the 12 current Cefixime products on the market today, from 6 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 1 label has no inactive-ingredient list we could read, so that product cannot be compared.

Ask about your bottle

Is there something in your Cefixime? 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 Cefixime products list lactose, a gluten source, soy, dyes or gelatin?

  1. LactoseDiffers by manufacturer

    1 of 11 checked products list lactose; 10 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Ascend Aurobindo Lupin Remedyrepack
    Lists it Rising
  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Cefixime product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Cefixime product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Cefixime product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinDiffers by manufacturer

    6 of 11 checked products list gelatin; 5 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Aurobindo Lupin Rising
    Lists it Ascend Aurobindo Lupin Remedyrepack

Also listed by some products: Corn 1 of 11 Titanium dioxide 7 of 11 Carmine or shellac 6 of 11 Alcohol 2 of 11 Propylene glycol 6 of 11 PEG or polysorbate 1 of 11 Sorbitol or mannitol 6 of 11 Sugar 4 of 11

Find a version without it

Every current Cefixime product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Ascend Laboratories, LLC 1 product
400 mg capsuleNDC 67877-0584-01 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 17 ingredients

ALCOHOL, AMMONIA, BUTYL ALCOHOL, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, LOW SUBSTITUTED, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Aurobindo Pharma Limited 3 products
400 mg capsuleNDC 59651-0647-10 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 13 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, LOW-SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (11% HYDROXYPROPYL; 120000 MW), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
100 mg/5 mL oral suspensionNDC 65862-0751-01 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 4 ingredients

SILICON DIOXIDE, STRAWBERRY, SUCROSE, XANTHAN GUM
200 mg/5 mL oral suspensionNDC 65862-0752-50 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 4 ingredients

SILICON DIOXIDE, STRAWBERRY, SUCROSE, XANTHAN GUM
Health Department, Oklahoma State 1 product
400 mg capsuleNDC 83112-0400-00 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 products
400 mg capsuleNDC 68180-0423-08 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 13 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, LOW SUBSTITUTED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
100 mg/5 mL oral suspensionNDC 68180-0405-01 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 5 ingredients

SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, STRAWBERRY, SUCROSE, XANTHAN GUM
200 mg/5 mL oral suspensionNDC 68180-0407-03 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 5 ingredients

SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, STRAWBERRY, SUCROSE, XANTHAN GUM
Remedyrepack Inc. 3 products
400 mg capsuleNDC 70518-4759-00 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 13 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, LOW-SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (11% HYDROXYPROPYL; 120000 MW), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
400 mg capsuleNDC 70518-3221-00 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 13 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, LOW SUBSTITUTED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
400 mg capsuleNDC 70518-2749-02 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 17 ingredients

ALCOHOL, AMMONIA, BUTYL ALCOHOL, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, LOW SUBSTITUTED, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. 1 product
400 mg tabletNDC 64980-0430-01 Lactose Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 9 ingredients

CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIACETIN

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.

Cefixime without lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. 1 of 11 checked products list lactose; 10 do not.

Does not list lactose

Lists lactose

Cefixime without gelatin

Gelatin: animal-derived (usually bovine or porcine); a concern for vegetarian, kosher or halal needs. 6 of 11 checked products list gelatin; 5 do not.

Does not list gelatin

Lists gelatin

Cefixime without corn-derived ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 1 of 11 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 10 do not.

Does not list corn-derived ingredients

Lists corn-derived ingredients

Cefixime without titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. 7 of 11 checked products list titanium dioxide; 4 do not.

Does not list titanium dioxide

Lists titanium dioxide

Cefixime without carmine or shellac

Carmine or shellac: insect-derived red colorant or coating glaze. 6 of 11 checked products list carmine or shellac; 5 do not.

Does not list carmine or shellac

Lists carmine or shellac

Cefixime without alcohol (ethanol)

Alcohol (ethanol): mostly in liquids; a concern in alcohol recovery, for children, or with disulfiram or metronidazole. 2 of 11 checked products list alcohol (ethanol); 9 do not.

Does not list alcohol (ethanol)

Lists alcohol (ethanol)

Cefixime without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 6 of 11 checked products list propylene glycol; 5 do not.

Does not list propylene glycol

Lists propylene glycol

Cefixime without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 1 of 11 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 10 do not.

Does not list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Lists polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Cefixime without sorbitol or mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 6 of 11 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 5 do not.

Does not list sorbitol or mannitol

Lists sorbitol or mannitol

Cefixime without sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. 4 of 11 checked products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose); 7 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 Cefixime inactive ingredients

Is Cefixime gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Cefixime product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 11 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 Cefixime contain lactose?
1 of 11 checked Cefixime products list lactose; 10 do not: Ascend (400 mg capsule), Aurobindo (400 mg capsule, 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension and 200 mg/5 mL oral suspension), Lupin (400 mg capsule, 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension and 200 mg/5 mL oral suspension) and Remedyrepack (400 mg capsule). 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 Cefixime contain soy?
No checked Cefixime 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 Cefixime?
No checked Cefixime 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 Cefixime contain gelatin?
6 of 11 checked Cefixime products list gelatin; 5 do not: Aurobindo (100 mg/5 mL oral suspension and 200 mg/5 mL oral suspension), Lupin (100 mg/5 mL oral suspension and 200 mg/5 mL oral suspension) and Rising (400 mg 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 Cefixime 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 Cefixime 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 Cefixime guide