Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Levocarnitine inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Levocarnitine 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 Levocarnitine 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 16 of the 16 current Levocarnitine products on the market today, from 9 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Levocarnitine product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Levocarnitine product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Levocarnitine product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Levocarnitine product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Levocarnitine product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Starch (source not stated) 1 of 16 Alcohol 2 of 16 Sugar 5 of 16

1 product lists starch without a stated source. Most pharmaceutical starch is corn, but the label does not say, so it is flagged on its own.

Find a version without it

Every current Levocarnitine product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
American Regent, Inc. 2 products
200 mg/mL injectionNDC 00517-1045-05 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
200 mg/mL injectionNDC 00517-1075-01 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 products
1 g/10 mL oral solutionNDC 70954-0140-10 None of these listed
Show 5 ingredients

CHERRY, MALIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SACCHARIN SODIUM MONOHYDRATE
1 g/10 mL oral solutionNDC 70954-0139-10 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 5 ingredients

CHERRY, MALIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SUCROSE
330 mg tabletNDC 70954-0492-10 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POVIDONE K30
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 1 product
1 g/5 mL injectionNDC 36000-0368-10 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
Devatis Inc. 1 product
1 g/5 mL injectionNDC 73043-0034-05 None of these listed
Show 2 ingredients

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 1 product
1 g/5 mL injectionNDC 00143-9852-10 None of these listed
Show 2 ingredients

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc. 4 products
1 g/5 mL injectionNDC 54482-0147-01 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
1 g/10 mL oral solutionNDC 54482-0145-08 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 5 ingredients

MALIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SUCROSE, WATER
1 g/10 mL oral solutionNDC 54482-0148-01 None of these listed
Show 5 ingredients

MALIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SACCHARIN SODIUM, WATER
330 mg tabletNDC 54482-0144-07 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. 2 products
1 g/10 mL oral solutionNDC 64980-0503-12 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 5 ingredients

MALIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SUCROSE, WATER
330 mg tabletNDC 16571-0762-09 Starch, source not stated
Show 4 ingredients

MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A
Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 product
1 g/10 mL oral solutionNDC 71656-0016-01 Alcohol (ethanol) Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 7 ingredients

ALCOHOL, CHERRY, MALIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SUCROSE, WATER
Trupharma, Llc 1 product
1 g/10 mL oral solutionNDC 52817-0830-04 Alcohol (ethanol) Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 7 ingredients

ALCOHOL, CHERRY, MALIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SUCROSE, WATER

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.

Levocarnitine without starch of unstated source

Starch, source not stated: the label says "starch" without naming corn, potato, tapioca or rice. 1 of 16 checked products list starch of unstated source; 15 do not.

Does not list starch of unstated source

Lists starch of unstated source

Levocarnitine without alcohol (ethanol)

Alcohol (ethanol): mostly in liquids; a concern in alcohol recovery, for children, or with disulfiram or metronidazole. 2 of 16 checked products list alcohol (ethanol); 14 do not.

Does not list alcohol (ethanol)

Lists alcohol (ethanol)

Levocarnitine without sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. 5 of 16 checked products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose); 11 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 Levocarnitine inactive ingredients

Is Levocarnitine gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Levocarnitine product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 16 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and 1 lists starch without a stated source (most pharmaceutical starch is corn, but the label does not say). If you have celiac disease, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written gluten statement for the lot you have.
Does Levocarnitine contain lactose?
No checked Levocarnitine 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 Levocarnitine contain soy?
No checked Levocarnitine 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 Levocarnitine?
No checked Levocarnitine 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 Levocarnitine contain gelatin?
No checked Levocarnitine 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 Levocarnitine 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 Levocarnitine 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 Levocarnitine guide