Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Cyproheptadine inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Cyproheptadine 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 Cyproheptadine 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 36 current Cyproheptadine products on the market today, from 22 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 3 are still being read and will appear on a later visit.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseDiffers by manufacturer

    24 of 33 checked products list lactose; 9 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Atlantic Biologicals Bryant Ranch Prepack Chartwell RX Method Patrin Quagen Rising Tris
    Lists it A-S Medication Solutions Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Bryant Ranch Prepack Chartwell RX Golden State Medical Supply Ingenus PD-Rx QPharma Quagen Remedyrepack Rising Strides Pharma Science Trupharma Unichem Zydus Zydus Lifesciences
  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Cyproheptadine product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Cyproheptadine product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesDiffers by manufacturer

    9 of 33 checked products list synthetic dyes; 24 do not. See the products

    Does not list it A-S Medication Solutions Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Bryant Ranch Prepack Chartwell RX Golden State Medical Supply Ingenus PD-Rx QPharma Quagen Remedyrepack Rising Strides Pharma Science Trupharma Unichem Zydus Zydus Lifesciences
    Lists it Atlantic Biologicals Bryant Ranch Prepack Chartwell RX Method Patrin Quagen Rising Tris
  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Cyproheptadine product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Corn 6 of 33 Alcohol 7 of 33 Propylene glycol 5 of 33 Sugar 6 of 33

Find a version without it

Every current Cyproheptadine product and what its label lists

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ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
A-S Medication Solutions 2 products
4 mg tabletNDC 50090-5491-01 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
4 mg tabletNDC 50090-6129-01 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 00115-1757-01 Lactose Corn-derived
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, STARCH, CORN
Atlantic Biological Corp. 1 product
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 17856-0504-01 Still being read Not read yet
Atlantic Biologicals Corp. 1 product
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 17856-1185-01 Synthetic dyes Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol
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ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, PEPPERMINT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
AvPAK 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 50268-0201-15 Still being read Not read yet
Bryant Ranch Prepack 7 products
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 72162-2065-02 Synthetic dyes Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, PEPPERMINT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBIC ACID, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
4 mg tabletNDC 72162-2066-00 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
4 mg tabletNDC 71335-2964-01 Still being read Not read yet
4 mg tabletNDC 71335-2453-01 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
4 mg tabletNDC 71335-2368-01 Lactose Corn-derived
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, STARCH, CORN
4 mg tabletNDC 71335-1107-01 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
4 mg tabletNDC 71335-0211-01 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Chartwell RX, LLC 2 products
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 62135-0949-47 Synthetic dyes Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol
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ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, PEPPERMINT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
4 mg tabletNDC 62135-0236-90 Lactose Corn-derived
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, STEARIC ACID
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 51407-0272-10 Lactose Corn-derived
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN
Ingenus Pharmaceuticals LLC 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 50742-0190-01 Lactose Corn-derived
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 product
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 58657-0697-16 Synthetic dyes Alcohol (ethanol) Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, PEPPERMINT, SORBIC ACID, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
Patrin Pharma, Inc. 1 product
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 39328-0544-16 Synthetic dyes Alcohol (ethanol) Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, PEPPERMINT, SORBIC ACID, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 72789-0102-01 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
QPharma Inc 2 products
4 mg tabletNDC 42708-0177-21 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
4 mg tabletNDC 42708-0187-21 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Quagen Pharmaceuticals Llc 3 products
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 70752-0185-12 Synthetic dyes Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol
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ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, PEPPERMINT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 70752-0101-12 Synthetic dyes Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, PEPPERMINT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBIC ACID, SUCROSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
4 mg tabletNDC 70752-0107-10 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Remedyrepack Inc. 2 products
4 mg tabletNDC 70518-4667-00 Lactose Corn-derived
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, STARCH, CORN
4 mg tabletNDC 70518-3517-00 Lactose
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. 2 products
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 64980-0504-48 Synthetic dyes Alcohol (ethanol) Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBIC ACID, SUCROSE, WATER
4 mg tabletNDC 16571-0805-01 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Strides Pharma Science Limited 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 64380-0795-06 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Tris Pharma Inc 1 product
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 27808-0099-01 Synthetic dyes Alcohol (ethanol) Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, EDETATE DISODIUM, MINT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SUCROSE
Trupharma, Llc 2 products
4 mg tabletNDC 52817-0415-10 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
4 mg tabletNDC 52817-0210-10 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (usa), Inc. 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 76385-0130-01 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 70710-1110-00 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Zydus Lifesciences Limited 1 product
4 mg tabletNDC 70771-1076-00 Lactose
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO

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.

Cyproheptadine without lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. 24 of 33 checked products list lactose; 9 do not.

Does not list lactose

Lists lactose

Cyproheptadine without synthetic dyes

Synthetic dyes: FD&C or D&C colorants and their aluminum lakes. 9 of 33 checked products list synthetic dyes; 24 do not.

Does not list synthetic dyes

Lists synthetic dyes

Cyproheptadine without corn-derived ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 6 of 33 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 27 do not.

Does not list corn-derived ingredients

Lists corn-derived ingredients

Cyproheptadine without alcohol (ethanol)

Alcohol (ethanol): mostly in liquids; a concern in alcohol recovery, for children, or with disulfiram or metronidazole. 7 of 33 checked products list alcohol (ethanol); 26 do not.

Does not list alcohol (ethanol)

Lists alcohol (ethanol)

Cyproheptadine without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 5 of 33 checked products list propylene glycol; 28 do not.

Does not list propylene glycol

Lists propylene glycol

Cyproheptadine without sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. 6 of 33 checked products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose); 27 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 Cyproheptadine inactive ingredients

Is Cyproheptadine gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Cyproheptadine 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 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 Cyproheptadine contain lactose?
24 of 33 checked Cyproheptadine products list lactose; 9 do not: Atlantic Biologicals (2 mg/5 mL oral solution), Bryant Ranch Prepack (2 mg/5 mL oral solution), Chartwell RX (2 mg/5 mL oral solution) and Method (2 mg/5 mL oral solution) and 4 other companies. 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 Cyproheptadine contain soy?
No checked Cyproheptadine 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 Cyproheptadine?
9 of 33 checked Cyproheptadine products list a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant); 24 do not: A-S Medication Solutions (4 mg tablet), Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York (4 mg tablet), Bryant Ranch Prepack (4 mg tablet) and Chartwell RX (4 mg tablet) and 12 other companies. Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Cyproheptadine contain gelatin?
No checked Cyproheptadine 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 Cyproheptadine 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 Cyproheptadine 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 Cyproheptadine guide