Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Cefpodoxime inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Cefpodoxime 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 Cefpodoxime 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 28 of the 28 current Cefpodoxime products on the market today, from 11 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.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseEvery checked product

    Every checked Cefpodoxime product (28) lists lactose. See the products

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Cefpodoxime product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Cefpodoxime product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesDiffers by manufacturer

    22 of 28 checked products list synthetic dyes; 6 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Aurobindo NorthStar Rx Rising
    Lists it Amici Ascend Aurobindo Cronus Golden State Medical Supply NorthStar Rx NuCare Redpharm Drug Remedyrepack Sandoz
  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Cefpodoxime product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Corn 13 of 28 Tartrazine 4 of 28 Titanium dioxide 22 of 28 Propylene glycol 7 of 28 PEG or polysorbate 13 of 28 Sugar 6 of 28

Find a version without it

Every current Cefpodoxime product and what its label lists

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Cefpodoxime 100 mg tablet 10 companies Lactose 10 Synthetic dyes 10 Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5) 2 Titanium dioxide 10 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 6 Corn-derived 3 Propylene glycol 3
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
AmiciNDC 69292-0514-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5) Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
AscendNDC 67877-0559-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5) Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
AscendNDC 67877-0878-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
AurobindoNDC 65862-0095-01 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M), FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CronusNDC 69043-0006-01 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M), FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Golden State Medical SupplyNDC 51407-0083-20 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
NorthStar RxNDC 16714-0394-01 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%), FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
NuCareNDC 68071-3616-04 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Redpharm DrugNDC 67296-2331-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
SandozNDC 00781-5438-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%), FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Cefpodoxime 200 mg tablet 12 companies Lactose 12 Synthetic dyes 12 Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5) 2 Titanium dioxide 12 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 7 Corn-derived 4 Propylene glycol 4
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
AmiciNDC 69292-0516-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5) Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 13 ingredients

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
AscendNDC 67877-0560-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5) Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 13 ingredients

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
AscendNDC 67877-0879-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 12 ingredients

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
AurobindoNDC 65862-0096-01 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
Show 12 ingredients

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M), FD&C RED NO. 40, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CronusNDC 69043-0007-01 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M), FD&C RED NO. 40, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Golden State Medical SupplyNDC 51407-0084-20 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 12 ingredients

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
NorthStar RxNDC 16714-0395-01 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
Show 12 ingredients

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%), FD&C RED NO. 40, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
NuCareNDC 68071-3441-02 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Redpharm DrugNDC 67296-2317-04 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
Show 12 ingredients

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%), FD&C RED NO. 40, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Redpharm DrugNDC 67296-2332-03 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
RemedyrepackNDC 70518-4676-00 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSES, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
SandozNDC 00781-5439-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
Show 10 ingredients

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CALCIUM, CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%), FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Cefpodoxime 50 mg/5 mL oral suspension 3 companies Lactose 3 Corn-derived 3 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose) 3
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
AurobindoNDC 65862-0140-01 Lactose Corn-derived Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, STARCH, CORN, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
NorthStar RxNDC 16714-0402-01 Lactose Corn-derived Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, STARCH, CORN, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
RisingNDC 64980-0402-10 Lactose Corn-derived Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, STARCH, CORN, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
Cefpodoxime 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension 3 companies Lactose 3 Corn-derived 3 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose) 3
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
AurobindoNDC 65862-0141-01 Lactose Corn-derived Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, STARCH, CORN, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
NorthStar RxNDC 16714-0403-01 Lactose Corn-derived Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 12 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, STARCH, CORN, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
RisingNDC 64980-0403-10 Lactose Corn-derived Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 12 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, STARCH, CORN, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE

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.

Cefpodoxime and lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. Every checked Cefpodoxime product (28) lists lactose.

Show which Cefpodoxime products list lactose and which do not, by product and company

Lists lactose

Cefpodoxime without synthetic dyes

Synthetic dyes: FD&C or D&C colorants and their aluminum lakes. 22 of 28 checked products list synthetic dyes; 6 do not.

Show which Cefpodoxime products list synthetic dyes and which do not, by product and company

Does not list synthetic dyes

Lists synthetic dyes

Cefpodoxime without corn-derived ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 13 of 28 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 15 do not.

Show which Cefpodoxime products list corn-derived ingredients and which do not, by product and company

Does not list corn-derived ingredients

Lists corn-derived ingredients

Cefpodoxime without tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5)

Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5): flagged separately: labels must warn about it, and it can cause reactions in people sensitive to aspirin. 4 of 28 checked products list tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5); 24 do not.

Show which Cefpodoxime products list tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5) and which do not, by product and company

Does not list tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5)

Lists tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5)

Cefpodoxime without titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. 22 of 28 checked products list titanium dioxide; 6 do not.

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

Does not list titanium dioxide

Lists titanium dioxide

Cefpodoxime without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 7 of 28 checked products list propylene glycol; 21 do not.

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

Does not list propylene glycol

Lists propylene glycol

Cefpodoxime without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 13 of 28 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 15 do not.

Show which Cefpodoxime products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate and which do not, by product and company

Does not list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Lists polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Cefpodoxime without sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. 6 of 28 checked products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose); 22 do not.

Show which Cefpodoxime products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose) and which do not, by product and company

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 Cefpodoxime inactive ingredients

Is Cefpodoxime gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Cefpodoxime product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 28 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 Cefpodoxime contain lactose?
Every checked Cefpodoxime product (28) lists lactose on its label. 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 Cefpodoxime contain soy?
No checked Cefpodoxime 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 Cefpodoxime?
22 of 28 checked Cefpodoxime products list a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant); 6 do not: Aurobindo (50 mg/5 mL oral suspension and 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension), NorthStar Rx (50 mg/5 mL oral suspension and 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension) and Rising (50 mg/5 mL oral suspension and 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension). Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Cefpodoxime contain gelatin?
No checked Cefpodoxime 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 Cefpodoxime 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 Cefpodoxime 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 Cefpodoxime guide