Linagliptin / Metformin Inactive Ingredients by Manufacturer

Wondering whether your Linagliptin / Metformin 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 Linagliptin / Metformin 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 read 3 Linagliptin / Metformin FDA labels from 2 companies.

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 Linagliptin / Metformin

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 Linagliptin / Metformin 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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Nothing tapped? We check the five big ones.

  • 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.
  • Still being readwe have not finished this label yet.
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At a glance

Which Linagliptin / Metformin Products List Lactose, a Gluten Source, Soy, Dyes or Gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Linagliptin / Metformin product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Linagliptin / Metformin product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Linagliptin / Metformin product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Linagliptin / Metformin product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Linagliptin / Metformin product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Corn 3 of 3 Titanium dioxide 3 of 3 Propylene glycol 3 of 3

Find a version without it

Every Current Linagliptin / Metformin 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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Linagliptin / Metformin LINAGLIPTIN 2.5 mg/1; METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 500 mg tablet 2 companies Corn-derived 1 Titanium dioxide 1 Propylene glycol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Boehringer IngelheimNDC 00597-0146-18 Other pack sizes, same label: 00597-0146-60, 00597-0146-66 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
NovadozNDC 72205-0407-01 Other pack sizes, same label: 72205-0407-02 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
Show 11 ingredients

COPOVIDONE K25-31, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MEGLUMINE, POVIDONE K90, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Linagliptin / Metformin LINAGLIPTIN 2.5 mg/1; METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 850 mg tablet 2 companies Corn-derived 1 Titanium dioxide 1 Propylene glycol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Boehringer IngelheimNDC 00597-0147-18 Other pack sizes, same label: 00597-0147-60, 00597-0147-66 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
NovadozNDC 72205-0408-01 Other pack sizes, same label: 72205-0408-02 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
Show 12 ingredients

COPOVIDONE K25-31, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MEGLUMINE, POVIDONE K90, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Linagliptin / Metformin LINAGLIPTIN 2.5 mg/1; METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 1000 mg extended-release tablet 1 company
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Boehringer IngelheimNDC 00597-0270-12 Other pack sizes, same label: 00597-0270-73, 00597-0270-94 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
Linagliptin / Metformin LINAGLIPTIN 2.5 mg/1; METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 1000 mg tablet 2 companies Corn-derived 1 Titanium dioxide 1 Propylene glycol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Boehringer IngelheimNDC 00597-0148-18 Other pack sizes, same label: 00597-0148-60, 00597-0148-66 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
NovadozNDC 72205-0409-01 Other pack sizes, same label: 72205-0409-02 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Propylene glycol
Show 11 ingredients

COPOVIDONE K25-31, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MEGLUMINE, POVIDONE K90, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Linagliptin / Metformin LINAGLIPTIN 5 mg/1; METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 1000 mg extended-release tablet 1 company
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
Boehringer IngelheimNDC 00597-0275-33 Other pack sizes, same label: 00597-0275-81, 00597-0275-88 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No 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.

Linagliptin / Metformin and Corn-Derived Ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. Every checked Linagliptin / Metformin product (3) lists corn-derived ingredients.

Show which Linagliptin / Metformin products list corn-derived ingredients and which do not, by product and company

Lists Corn-Derived Ingredients

Linagliptin / Metformin and Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. Every checked Linagliptin / Metformin product (3) lists titanium dioxide.

Show which Linagliptin / Metformin products list titanium dioxide and which do not, by product and company

Lists Titanium Dioxide

Linagliptin / Metformin and Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. Every checked Linagliptin / Metformin product (3) lists propylene glycol.

Show which Linagliptin / Metformin products list propylene glycol and which do not, by product and company

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 Linagliptin / Metformin product suits you →

Common Questions About Linagliptin / Metformin Inactive Ingredients

Is Linagliptin / Metformin gluten-free?
This page cannot promise any Linagliptin / Metformin product has no gluten; it reports what each label declares. Of the 3 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 Linagliptin / Metformin contain lactose?
No checked Linagliptin / Metformin 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 Linagliptin / Metformin contain soy?
No checked Linagliptin / Metformin 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 Linagliptin / Metformin?
No checked Linagliptin / Metformin 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 Linagliptin / Metformin contain gelatin?
No checked Linagliptin / Metformin 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 Linagliptin / Metformin 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 3 of the 8 current Linagliptin / Metformin products on the market today, from 2 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 5 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 Linagliptin / Metformin 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 Linagliptin / Metformin guide