Cysteamine Inactive Ingredients by Manufacturer

Wondering whether your Cysteamine has lactose, gluten, soy, a dye or gelatin in it?

  • Lactose
  • Gluten source
  • Soy
  • Dyes
  • Gelatin

Same medicine, different fillers. The coatings, colors and fillers differ from one company to the next. This page shows what each Cysteamine product's FDA label lists, so you can pick a version that leaves out what you avoid.

  1. 1Find your product
  2. 2See what its label lists
  3. 3Ask for it by its NDC
5FDA labels read
3companies compared
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Curated and coded by , clinical pharmacist Updated October 6, 2026 · how this page is built
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Answers from the FDA labels

Ask About the Inactive Ingredients in Your Cysteamine

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.

Check your bottle

Look Up Your Cysteamine by NDC, Company or Strength

Pick your bottle and tap what you want to check. The answer comes from that product's own FDA label, which is already on this page.

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  • Listed on the labelthe company names it.
  • Not listedthe label does not name it.
  • Source unclearthe label names a starch or maltodextrin without saying what plant it came from.
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Summary of all Cysteamine products

The checker above looks at one bottle. This is every current Cysteamine product at once: 5 FDA labels from 3 companies.

Which Cysteamine Products List Lactose, a Gluten Source, Soy, Dyes or Gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Cysteamine product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Cysteamine product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Cysteamine product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Cysteamine product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinDiffers by manufacturer

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

Also listed by some products: Corn 2 of 5 Titanium dioxide 2 of 5 Carmine or shellac 2 of 5 Propylene glycol 2 of 5

Details of all Cysteamine products

Every current Cysteamine product, grouped by strength and form. Open one to see each company's NDC, package sizes and full inactive-ingredient list.

Find a version without it

Every Current Cysteamine Product and What Its Label Lists

Fastest way: search by NDC. It is printed on your bottle's pharmacy label. If it is not, call your pharmacy: they have it on record.

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Cysteamine 25 mg delayed-release capsule 1 company
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Horizon TherapeuticsNDC 75987-0100-04 No inactive-ingredient list on the labelNo list we could read
Cysteamine 50 mg capsule 1 company Corn-derived 1 Titanium dioxide 1 Gelatin 1 Carmine or shellac 1 Propylene glycol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
MylanNDC 00378-9040-05 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 12 ingredients

AMMONIA, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 112, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Cysteamine 75 mg delayed-release capsule 1 company
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Horizon TherapeuticsNDC 75987-0101-08 No inactive-ingredient list on the labelNo list we could read
Cysteamine 150 mg capsule 1 company Corn-derived 1 Titanium dioxide 1 Gelatin 1 Carmine or shellac 1 Propylene glycol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
MylanNDC 00378-9045-05 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 12 ingredients

AMMONIA, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 112, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Cysteamine 3.5 mg/mL eye drops 1 company none of the tracked ingredients
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Recordati Rare DiseasesNDC 55292-0410-05 None of these listed
Show 7 ingredients

Benzalkonium Chloride, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Edetate Disodium, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water
Cysteamine 6.5 mg/mL eye drops 1 company, 2 products none of the tracked ingredients
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Leadiant BiosciencesNDC 54482-0020-02 None of these listed
Show 5 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER

Leadiant BiosciencesNDC 54482-0035-02 None of these listed
Show 5 ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Cysteamine 75 mg oral powder 1 company
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Horizon TherapeuticsNDC 75987-0140-13 White powder Same product, other package sizes: 75987-0140-14 (carton of 120 packets of 1 granule)No inactive-ingredient list on the labelNo list we could read
Cysteamine 300 mg oral powder 1 company
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Horizon TherapeuticsNDC 75987-0145-13 White powder Same product, other package sizes: 75987-0145-14 (carton of 120 packets of 1 granule)No inactive-ingredient list on the labelNo list we could read

A product with none of these on its label may still contain them. The label shows only what the company listed, and it often does not say where a starch or a flavor comes from. Some companies here repackage or sell another company's product under their own name. Tap an NDC to open that product's page with its full label.

Cysteamine Without Gelatin

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

Show which Cysteamine products list gelatin and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Gelatin

Lists Gelatin

Cysteamine Without Corn-Derived Ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 2 of 5 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 3 do not.

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

Does Not List Corn-Derived Ingredients

Lists Corn-Derived Ingredients

Cysteamine Without Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. 2 of 5 checked products list titanium dioxide; 3 do not.

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

Does Not List Titanium Dioxide

Lists Titanium Dioxide

Cysteamine Without Carmine or Shellac

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

Show which Cysteamine products list carmine or shellac and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Carmine or Shellac

Lists Carmine or Shellac

Cysteamine Without Propylene Glycol

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

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

Does Not List Propylene Glycol

Lists Propylene Glycol

At the pharmacy counter

How to Get the Version You Want at the Pharmacy

  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.
Ask Dr. Staiger which Cysteamine product suits you →

Common Questions About Cysteamine Inactive Ingredients

Is Cysteamine gluten-free?
This page cannot promise any Cysteamine product has no gluten; 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 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 Cysteamine contain lactose?
No checked Cysteamine product 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 Cysteamine contain soy?
No checked Cysteamine 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 Cysteamine?
No checked Cysteamine 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 Cysteamine contain gelatin?
2 of 5 checked Cysteamine products list gelatin; 3 do not: Leadiant Biosciences (6.5 mg/mL eye drops) and Recordati Rare Diseases (3.5 mg/mL eye drops). 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 Cysteamine product can list lactose and a dye while another from a different company lists neither.
What can a label not tell me?
A label tells you every inactive ingredient the company names for that product. It cannot tell you where an unnamed flavor, starch or maltodextrin came from, whether traces come from shared equipment, or about a change made after our last read of the label (October 6, 2026). Your pharmacist can check with the manufacturer.
Who decides what counts as a gluten source, a dye or soy on this page?
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist, wrote and maintains the classification this page applies: which ingredient names count as a lactose, wheat or gluten, soy, synthetic dye or gelatin source, and which read as "source not stated" (bare starch or maltodextrin). The ingredient lists themselves are the manufacturers' own FDA labels, shown as filed; nothing is added to or removed from a label.
The NDC on my bottle ends differently from the one on this page. Is it the same product?
Usually, yes. An NDC has three parts: the company, the product (the medicine, strength and form) and, last, the package size. Two codes that share the first two parts are the same product in different pack sizes, and a label belongs to the product, so every pack size shares one inactive-ingredient list. Each product on this page lists every pack size the FDA directory holds for it, and the NDC search accepts any of them.
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?
We have read the FDA labels of 5 of the 9 current Cysteamine products on the market today, from 4 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 4 labels have no inactive-ingredient list we could read, so those products cannot be compared. 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 Cysteamine 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 Cysteamine guide