Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Desloratadine inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Desloratadine 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 Desloratadine 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 15 current Desloratadine products on the market today, from 10 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.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseDiffers by manufacturer

    4 of 11 checked products list lactose; 7 do not. See the products

    Does not list it A-S Medication Solutions Bionpharma Bryant Ranch Prepack INA Pharmaceutics Morepen Bio Natco Virtus
    Lists it Dr. Reddy's Organon
  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Desloratadine product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Desloratadine product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesDiffers by manufacturer

    8 of 11 checked products list synthetic dyes; 3 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Dr. Reddy's INA Pharmaceutics
    Lists it A-S Medication Solutions Bionpharma Bryant Ranch Prepack Morepen Bio Natco Organon Virtus
  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Desloratadine product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Corn 8 of 11 Titanium dioxide 4 of 11 Propylene glycol 1 of 11 PEG or polysorbate 5 of 11 Sorbitol or mannitol 3 of 11 Aspartame 2 of 11

Find a version without it

Every current Desloratadine product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
A-S Medication Solutions 3 products
5 mg tabletNDC 50090-3975-00 Corn-derived Synthetic dyes
Show 6 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, ZINC STEARATE
5 mg tabletNDC 50090-6724-00 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
5 mg tabletNDC 50090-4794-00 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
Bionpharma Inc. 1 product
5 mg tabletNDC 69452-0363-20 Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 12 ingredients

BETADEX, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, LOW SUBSTITUTED, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 6000, POLYSORBATE 80, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Bryant Ranch Prepack 2 products
5 mg tabletNDC 72162-2308-01 Corn-derived Synthetic dyes
Show 6 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, ZINC STEARATE
5 mg tabletNDC 71335-1000-01 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited 2 products
2.5 mg orally disintegrating tabletNDC 55111-0551-06 Lactose Sorbitol or mannitol Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 11 ingredients

Anhydrous Citric Acid, Anhydrous Lactose, Aspartame, Cellulose, Microcrystalline, Crospovidone, Ferric Oxide Red, Mannitol, Polacrilin, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate, Talc
5 mg orally disintegrating tabletNDC 55111-0360-06 Lactose Sorbitol or mannitol Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 11 ingredients

Anhydrous Citric Acid, Anhydrous Lactose, Aspartame, Cellulose, Microcrystalline, Crospovidone, Ferric Oxide Red, Mannitol, Polacrilin, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate, Talc
INA Pharmaceutics, Inc. 1 product
0.5 mg/mL oral solutionNDC 74157-0011-01 Propylene glycol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sorbitol or mannitol
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, GLYCERIN, MALTITOL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SORBITOL SOLUTION, SUCRALOSE, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 product
5 mg tabletNDC 68180-0153-01 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
Morepen Bio Inc. 1 product
5 mg tabletNDC 87717-0001-01 Corn-derived Synthetic dyes
Show 6 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, ZINC STEARATE
Natco Pharma USA LLC 1 product
5 mg tabletNDC 69339-0194-01 Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 10 ingredients

FD&C RED NO. 40, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Organon LLC 2 products
5 mg tabletNDC 78206-0119-01 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 12 ingredients

ALUMINUM OXIDE, CARNAUBA WAX, DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE, FD&C Blue No. 2, HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, WHITE WAX
5 mg tabletNDC 78206-0188-01 Lactose Corn-derived Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 12 ingredients

ALUMINUM OXIDE, CARNAUBA WAX, DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE, FD&C Blue No. 2, HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, WHITE WAX
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 product
5 mg tabletNDC 69543-0107-10 Corn-derived Synthetic dyes
Show 6 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, ZINC STEARATE

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.

Desloratadine without lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. 4 of 11 checked products list lactose; 7 do not.

Does not list lactose

Lists lactose

Desloratadine without synthetic dyes

Synthetic dyes: FD&C or D&C colorants and their aluminum lakes. 8 of 11 checked products list synthetic dyes; 3 do not.

Does not list synthetic dyes

Lists synthetic dyes

Desloratadine without corn-derived ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 8 of 11 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 3 do not.

Does not list corn-derived ingredients

Lists corn-derived ingredients

Desloratadine without titanium dioxide

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

Does not list titanium dioxide

Lists titanium dioxide

Desloratadine without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 1 of 11 checked products list propylene glycol; 10 do not.

Does not list propylene glycol

Lists propylene glycol

Desloratadine without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 5 of 11 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 6 do not.

Does not list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Lists polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Desloratadine without sorbitol or mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 3 of 11 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 8 do not.

Does not list sorbitol or mannitol

Lists sorbitol or mannitol

Desloratadine without aspartame (phenylalanine)

Aspartame (phenylalanine): A concern with phenylketonuria (PKU). 2 of 11 checked products list aspartame (phenylalanine); 9 do not.

Does not list aspartame (phenylalanine)

Lists aspartame (phenylalanine)

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 Desloratadine inactive ingredients

Is Desloratadine gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Desloratadine 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 Desloratadine contain lactose?
4 of 11 checked Desloratadine products list lactose; 7 do not: A-S Medication Solutions (5 mg tablet), Bionpharma (5 mg tablet), Bryant Ranch Prepack (5 mg tablet) and INA Pharmaceutics (0.5 mg/mL oral solution) and 3 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 Desloratadine contain soy?
No checked Desloratadine 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 Desloratadine?
8 of 11 checked Desloratadine products list a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant); 3 do not: Dr. Reddy's (2.5 mg orally disintegrating tablet and 5 mg orally disintegrating tablet) and INA Pharmaceutics (0.5 mg/mL oral solution). Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Desloratadine contain gelatin?
No checked Desloratadine 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 Desloratadine 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, 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 Desloratadine 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 Desloratadine guide