Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Palbociclib inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Palbociclib 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 Palbociclib 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 8 of the 9 current Palbociclib products on the market today, from 2 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 1 is still being read and will appear on a later visit.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseDiffers by manufacturer

    3 of 8 checked products list lactose; 5 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer U.S.
    Lists it Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer
  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Palbociclib product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Palbociclib product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesDiffers by manufacturer

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

    Does not list it Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer
    Lists it Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer U.S.
  5. GelatinDiffers by manufacturer

    3 of 8 checked products list gelatin; 5 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer U.S.
    Lists it Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer

Also listed by some products: Titanium dioxide 8 of 8 Carmine or shellac 3 of 8 Propylene glycol 3 of 8

Find a version without it

Every current Palbociclib product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc 6 products
75 mg capsuleNDC 00069-0187-21 Lactose Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 13 ingredients

AMMONIA, DIMETHICONE, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
100 mg capsuleNDC 00069-0188-21 Lactose Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 13 ingredients

AMMONIA, DIMETHICONE, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
125 mg capsuleNDC 00069-0189-21 Lactose Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
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AMMONIA, DIMETHICONE, FERRIC OXIDE RED, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
75 mg tabletNDC 00069-0284-03 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
Show 10 ingredients

CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCCINIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIACETIN
100 mg tabletNDC 00069-0486-03 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
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CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCCINIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIACETIN
125 mg tabletNDC 00069-0688-03 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
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CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCCINIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIACETIN
U.S. Pharmaceuticals 3 products
75 mg tabletNDC 63539-0284-03 Still being read Not read yet
100 mg tabletNDC 63539-0486-03 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
Show 10 ingredients

CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCCINIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIACETIN
125 mg tabletNDC 63539-0688-03 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
Show 10 ingredients

CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED, FD&C BLUE NO. 2, FERRIC OXIDE RED, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCCINIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIACETIN

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.

Palbociclib without lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. 3 of 8 checked products list lactose; 5 do not.

Does not list lactose

Lists lactose

Palbociclib without synthetic dyes

Synthetic dyes: FD&C or D&C colorants and their aluminum lakes. 5 of 8 checked products list synthetic dyes; 3 do not.

Does not list synthetic dyes

Lists synthetic dyes

Palbociclib without gelatin

Gelatin: animal-derived (usually bovine or porcine); a concern for vegetarian, kosher or halal needs. 3 of 8 checked products list gelatin; 5 do not.

Does not list gelatin

Lists gelatin

Palbociclib and titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. Every checked Palbociclib product (8) lists titanium dioxide.

Lists titanium dioxide

Palbociclib without carmine or shellac

Carmine or shellac: insect-derived red colorant or coating glaze. 3 of 8 checked products list carmine or shellac; 5 do not.

Does not list carmine or shellac

Lists carmine or shellac

Palbociclib without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 3 of 8 checked products list propylene glycol; 5 do not.

Does not list propylene glycol

Lists propylene glycol

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 Palbociclib inactive ingredients

Is Palbociclib gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Palbociclib product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 8 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 Palbociclib contain lactose?
3 of 8 checked Palbociclib products list lactose; 5 do not: Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer (75 mg tablet, 100 mg tablet and 125 mg tablet) and U.S. (100 mg tablet and 125 mg tablet). 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 Palbociclib contain soy?
No checked Palbociclib 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 Palbociclib?
5 of 8 checked Palbociclib products list a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant); 3 do not: Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer (75 mg capsule, 100 mg capsule and 125 mg capsule). Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Palbociclib contain gelatin?
3 of 8 checked Palbociclib products list gelatin; 5 do not: Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer (75 mg tablet, 100 mg tablet and 125 mg tablet) and U.S. (100 mg tablet and 125 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 Palbociclib 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 5, 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 Palbociclib products in the FDA's current NDC directory (openFDA), as of October 5, 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 Palbociclib guide