Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Ethambutol inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Ethambutol 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 Ethambutol 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 13 of the 13 current Ethambutol products on the market today, from 7 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 Ethambutol? 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 Ethambutol products list lactose, a gluten source, soy, dyes or gelatin?

  1. LactoseDiffers by manufacturer

    2 of 13 checked products list lactose; 11 do not. See the products

    Does not list it American Health Packaging Kanchan Healthcare Lupin Marlex Remedyrepack STI
    Lists it Epic
  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Ethambutol product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Ethambutol product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Ethambutol product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinDiffers by manufacturer

    6 of 13 checked products list gelatin; 7 do not. See the products

    Does not list it American Health Packaging Epic Lupin Remedyrepack
    Lists it Kanchan Healthcare Marlex STI

Also listed by some products: Corn 7 of 13 Titanium dioxide 13 of 13 Propylene glycol 5 of 13 PEG or polysorbate 7 of 13 Sorbitol or mannitol 6 of 13 Sugar 8 of 13

Find a version without it

Every current Ethambutol product and what its label lists

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Ethambutol 100 mg tablet 6 companies Lactose 1 Corn-derived 3 Titanium dioxide 6 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 3 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose) 4 Gelatin 3 Sorbitol or mannitol 3 Propylene glycol 2
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
EpicNDC 42806-0101-01 Lactose Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, DOCUSATE SODIUM, HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80, POVIDONE K30, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Kanchan HealthcareNDC 85742-0005-04 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Sorbitol or mannitol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 8 ingredients

GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
LupinNDC 68180-0280-01 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 10 ingredients

ETHYLCELLULOSES, HYPROMELLOSES, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000, POVIDONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
MarlexNDC 10135-0796-01 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Sorbitol or mannitol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 8 ingredients

GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
RemedyrepackNDC 70518-3662-00 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ETHYLCELLULOSES, HYPROMELLOSES, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000, POVIDONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
STINDC 54879-0001-01 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Sorbitol or mannitol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Ethambutol 400 mg tablet 7 companies Corn-derived 4 Titanium dioxide 7 Propylene glycol 3 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 4 Lactose 1 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose) 4 Gelatin 3 Sorbitol or mannitol 3
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
American Health PackagingNDC 68084-0280-01 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ETHYLCELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED, HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000, POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
EpicNDC 42806-0102-01 Lactose Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 13 ingredients

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, DOCUSATE SODIUM, HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80, POVIDONE K30, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Kanchan HealthcareNDC 85742-0006-04 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Sorbitol or mannitol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 8 ingredients

GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
LupinNDC 68180-0281-01 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 10 ingredients

ETHYLCELLULOSES, HYPROMELLOSES, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000, POVIDONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
MarlexNDC 10135-0797-01 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Sorbitol or mannitol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 8 ingredients

GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
RemedyrepackNDC 70518-2966-00 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 10 ingredients

ETHYLCELLULOSES, HYPROMELLOSES, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000, POVIDONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
STINDC 54879-0002-01 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Sorbitol or mannitol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 8 ingredients

GELATIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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.

Ethambutol without lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. 2 of 13 checked products list lactose; 11 do not.

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

Does not list lactose

Lists lactose

  • 100 mg tablet: Epic
  • 400 mg tablet: Epic

Ethambutol without gelatin

Gelatin: animal-derived (usually bovine or porcine); a concern for vegetarian, kosher or halal needs. 6 of 13 checked products list gelatin; 7 do not.

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

Does not list gelatin

Lists gelatin

Ethambutol without corn-derived ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 7 of 13 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 6 do not.

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

Does not list corn-derived ingredients

Lists corn-derived ingredients

Ethambutol and titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. Every checked Ethambutol product (13) lists titanium dioxide.

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

Lists titanium dioxide

Ethambutol without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 5 of 13 checked products list propylene glycol; 8 do not.

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

Does not list propylene glycol

Lists propylene glycol

Ethambutol without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 7 of 13 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 6 do not.

Show which Ethambutol 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

Ethambutol without sorbitol or mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 6 of 13 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 7 do not.

Show which Ethambutol products list sorbitol or mannitol and which do not, by product and company

Does not list sorbitol or mannitol

Lists sorbitol or mannitol

Ethambutol without sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. 8 of 13 checked products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose); 5 do not.

Show which Ethambutol 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 Ethambutol inactive ingredients

Is Ethambutol gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Ethambutol product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 13 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 Ethambutol contain lactose?
2 of 13 checked Ethambutol products list lactose; 11 do not: American Health Packaging (400 mg tablet), Kanchan Healthcare (100 mg tablet and 400 mg tablet), Lupin (100 mg tablet and 400 mg tablet) and Marlex (100 mg tablet and 400 mg tablet) and 2 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 Ethambutol contain soy?
No checked Ethambutol 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 Ethambutol?
No checked Ethambutol 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 Ethambutol contain gelatin?
6 of 13 checked Ethambutol products list gelatin; 7 do not: American Health Packaging (400 mg tablet), Epic (100 mg tablet and 400 mg tablet), Lupin (100 mg tablet and 400 mg tablet) and Remedyrepack (100 mg tablet and 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 Ethambutol 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 Ethambutol 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 Ethambutol guide