Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Penicillamine inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Penicillamine 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 Penicillamine 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 9 of the 12 current Penicillamine products on the market today, from 11 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 2 are still being read and will appear on a later visit. 1 label has no inactive-ingredient list we could read, so that product cannot be compared.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseDiffers by manufacturer

    7 of 9 checked products list lactose; 2 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Actavis Cycle
    Lists it Bausch Health Endo Granules Lupin Navinta Proficient Rx
  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Penicillamine product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Penicillamine product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesDiffers by manufacturer

    6 of 9 checked products list synthetic dyes; 3 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Actavis Endo Lupin
    Lists it Bausch Health Cycle Endo Granules Navinta Proficient Rx
  5. GelatinDiffers by manufacturer

    7 of 9 checked products list gelatin; 2 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Endo Lupin
    Lists it Actavis Bausch Health Cycle Endo Granules Navinta Proficient Rx

Also listed by some products: Corn 2 of 9 Titanium dioxide 7 of 9 Carmine or shellac 6 of 9 Alcohol 2 of 9 Propylene glycol 5 of 9 PEG or polysorbate 2 of 9 Sorbitol or mannitol 2 of 9

Find a version without it

Every current Penicillamine product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Actavis Pharma, Inc. 1 product
250 mg capsuleNDC 00591-4171-00 Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 9 ingredients

FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Bausch Health US, LLC 1 product
250 mg capsuleNDC 25010-0705-15 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin
Show 5 ingredients

D&C YELLOW NO. 10, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. 1 product
250 mg capsuleNDC 51991-0974-01 Still being read Not read yet
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 1 product
250 mg capsuleNDC 70709-0102-10 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 14 ingredients

AMMONIA, BUTYL ALCOHOL, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, DEHYDRATED ALCOHOL, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MANNITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, WATER
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. 1 product
250 mg capsuleNDC 43598-0634-01 Still being read Not read yet
Endo USA, Inc. 2 products
250 mg capsuleNDC 49884-0146-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac
Show 8 ingredients

D&C YELLOW NO. 10, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SHELLAC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
250 mg tabletNDC 00254-2000-01 Lactose Corn-derived Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 11 ingredients

ANHYDROUS LACTOSE, COPOVIDONE K25-31, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POVIDONE K30, STARCH, CORN, STEARIC ACID
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 product
250 mg capsuleNDC 70010-0907-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 9 ingredients

AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS LACTOSE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 product
250 mg tabletNDC 70748-0153-01 Lactose Corn-derived Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 7 ingredients

ANHYDROUS LACTOSE, EDETATE SODIUM, HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350, POVIDONE K30, STARCH, CORN
Navinta LLC 1 product
250 mg capsuleNDC 68475-0201-01 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Alcohol (ethanol) Propylene glycol
Show 14 ingredients

ALCOHOL, AMMONIA, BUTYL ALCOHOL, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, WATER
Proficient Rx LP 1 product
250 mg capsuleNDC 71205-0916-00 Lactose Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 9 ingredients

AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS LACTOSE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Viatris Specialty LLC 1 product
250 mg tabletNDC 00037-4401-01 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read

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.

Penicillamine without lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. 7 of 9 checked products list lactose; 2 do not.

Does not list lactose

Lists lactose

Penicillamine without synthetic dyes

Synthetic dyes: FD&C or D&C colorants and their aluminum lakes. 6 of 9 checked products list synthetic dyes; 3 do not.

Does not list synthetic dyes

Lists synthetic dyes

Penicillamine without gelatin

Gelatin: animal-derived (usually bovine or porcine); a concern for vegetarian, kosher or halal needs. 7 of 9 checked products list gelatin; 2 do not.

Does not list gelatin

Lists gelatin

Penicillamine without corn-derived ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 2 of 9 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 7 do not.

Does not list corn-derived ingredients

Lists corn-derived ingredients

Penicillamine without titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. 7 of 9 checked products list titanium dioxide; 2 do not.

Does not list titanium dioxide

Lists titanium dioxide

Penicillamine without carmine or shellac

Carmine or shellac: insect-derived red colorant or coating glaze. 6 of 9 checked products list carmine or shellac; 3 do not.

Does not list carmine or shellac

Lists carmine or shellac

Penicillamine without alcohol (ethanol)

Alcohol (ethanol): mostly in liquids; a concern in alcohol recovery, for children, or with disulfiram or metronidazole. 2 of 9 checked products list alcohol (ethanol); 7 do not.

Does not list alcohol (ethanol)

Lists alcohol (ethanol)

Penicillamine without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 5 of 9 checked products list propylene glycol; 4 do not.

Does not list propylene glycol

Lists propylene glycol

Penicillamine without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 2 of 9 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 7 do not.

Does not list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Lists polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Penicillamine without sorbitol or mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 2 of 9 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 7 do not.

Does not list sorbitol or mannitol

Lists sorbitol or mannitol

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 Penicillamine inactive ingredients

Is Penicillamine gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Penicillamine product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 9 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 Penicillamine contain lactose?
7 of 9 checked Penicillamine products list lactose; 2 do not: Actavis (250 mg capsule) and Cycle (250 mg capsule). 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 Penicillamine contain soy?
No checked Penicillamine 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 Penicillamine?
6 of 9 checked Penicillamine products list a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant); 3 do not: Actavis (250 mg capsule), Endo (250 mg tablet) and Lupin (250 mg tablet). Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Penicillamine contain gelatin?
7 of 9 checked Penicillamine products list gelatin; 2 do not: Endo (250 mg tablet) and Lupin (250 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 Penicillamine 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 Penicillamine 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 Penicillamine guide