Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Psyllium inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Psyllium 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 Psyllium 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 32 of the 35 current Psyllium products on the market today, from 16 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 3 are still being read and will appear on a later visit.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Psyllium product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceDiffers by manufacturer

    11 of 32 checked products list a wheat or gluten source; 21 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Best Choice Chain Drug Consortium Lidl Meijer Distribution, Inc Meijer Distribution Inc Pharmacy Value Alliance Pharmadel Publix Super Markets Quality Choice Raritan Sam's West Target
    Lists it Atlantic Biologicals Foodhold Meijer Distribution Inc Pharmacy Value Alliance Publix Super Markets Raritan Target The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Topco Associates
  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Psyllium product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesDiffers by manufacturer

    18 of 32 checked products list synthetic dyes; 14 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Best Choice Chain Drug Consortium Meijer Distribution, Inc Meijer Distribution Inc Publix Super Markets Quality Choice Raritan Sam's West Target
    Lists it Atlantic Biologicals Best Choice Foodhold Lidl Meijer Distribution Inc Pharmacy Value Alliance Pharmadel Publix Super Markets Raritan Target The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Topco Associates
  5. GelatinDiffers by manufacturer

    9 of 32 checked products list gelatin; 23 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Atlantic Biologicals Best Choice Foodhold Lidl Meijer Distribution Inc Pharmacy Value Alliance Pharmadel Publix Super Markets Raritan Target The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Topco Associates
    Lists it Best Choice Chain Drug Consortium Meijer Distribution, Inc Publix Super Markets Quality Choice Raritan Sam's West Target

Also listed by some products: PEG or polysorbate 9 of 32 Aspartame 11 of 32 Sugar 10 of 32

Find a version without it

Every current Psyllium product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Atlantic Biologicals Corp. 1 product
3.4 g/5.8 g oral powderNDC 17856-1124-01 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 4 ingredients

ASPARTAME, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, MALTODEXTRIN
Best Choice (valu Merchandisers Company) 3 products
0.52 g capsuleNDC 63941-0119-10 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
3.4 g/7 g oral powderNDC 63941-0511-48 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 2 ingredients

SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCROSE
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 63941-0513-30 Synthetic dyes Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 4 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, FD&C Yellow No. 6, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCROSE
Chain Drug Consortium, LLC 1 product
0.52 g capsuleNDC 68016-0649-00 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
Foodhold Usa 2 products
0.52 g capsuleNDC 41520-0907-60 Still being read Not read yet
3.4 g/5.8 g oral powderNDC 41520-0515-14 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 5 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C Yellow No. 6, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE
Lidl Us, Llc 1 product
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 71141-0145-32 Synthetic dyes Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 4 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, FD&C Yellow No. 6, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCROSE
Meijer Distribution, Inc 2 products
0.52 g capsuleNDC 41250-0230-32 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
0.52 g capsuleNDC 41250-0610-16 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
Meijer Distribution Inc 5 products
3.4 g/5.78 g oral powderNDC 41250-0524-11 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 7 ingredients

ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C BLUE NO. 1, FD&C RED NO. 40, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE
3.4 g/5.79 g oral powderNDC 41250-0508-18 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 5 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C Yellow No. 6, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 41250-0414-11 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 2 ingredients

SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCROSE
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 41250-0455-11 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 5 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 41250-0914-11 Synthetic dyes Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 4 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCROSE
Pharmacy Value Alliance, Llc 3 products
3.4 g/5.8 g oral powderNDC 68016-0551-14 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 5 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C Yellow No. 6, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE
3.4 g/7 g oral powderNDC 68016-0511-72 Still being read Not read yet
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 68016-0513-72 Synthetic dyes Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 4 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, FD&C Yellow No. 6, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCROSE
Pharmadel LLC 1 product
3.4 g oral powderNDC 55758-0418-10 Synthetic dyes
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, POVIDONE K30, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SUCRALOSE
Publix Super Markets, Inc 3 products
0.52 g capsuleNDC 41415-0119-60 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
3.4 g/5.8 g oral powderNDC 41415-0515-14 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 5 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 41415-0513-48 Synthetic dyes Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 4 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCROSE
Quality Choice (chain Drug Marketing Association) 1 product
0.52 g capsuleNDC 63868-0348-01 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc 5 products
0.52 g capsuleNDC 68163-0119-25 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
3.4 g/5.79 g oral powderNDC 68163-0515-48 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 5 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C Yellow No. 6, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE
3.4 g/7 g oral powderNDC 68163-0570-85 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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GLYCERIN, RAW SUGAR
3.4 g/7 g oral powderNDC 68163-0575-42 None of these listed
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, STEVIA REBAUDIANA LEAF
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 68163-0571-72 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, RAW SUGAR
Sam's West Inc 1 product
0.52 g capsuleNDC 68196-0119-40 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
Target Corporation 3 products
0.52 g capsuleNDC 11673-0509-87 Gelatin Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 3 ingredients

CARAMEL, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, POLYSORBATE 80
3.4 g/5.79 g oral powderNDC 11673-0669-72 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 5 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 11673-0668-90 Synthetic dyes Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
Show 4 ingredients

CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUCROSE
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company 2 products
3.4 g/5.8 g oral powderNDC 37000-0024-01 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 4 ingredients

ASPARTAME, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, MALTODEXTRIN
3.4 g/12 g oral powderNDC 37000-0023-01 Still being read Not read yet
Topco Associates Llc 1 product
3.4 g/5.79 g oral powderNDC 36800-0558-80 Wheat or gluten source Synthetic dyes Aspartame (phenylalanine)
Show 5 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON 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.

Psyllium without a wheat or gluten source

Wheat or gluten source: wheat, barley or rye; a concern with celiac disease or wheat allergy. 11 of 32 checked products list a wheat or gluten source; 21 do not.

Does not list a wheat or gluten source

Lists a wheat or gluten source

Psyllium without synthetic dyes

Synthetic dyes: FD&C or D&C colorants and their aluminum lakes. 18 of 32 checked products list synthetic dyes; 14 do not.

Does not list synthetic dyes

Lists synthetic dyes

Psyllium without gelatin

Gelatin: animal-derived (usually bovine or porcine); a concern for vegetarian, kosher or halal needs. 9 of 32 checked products list gelatin; 23 do not.

Does not list gelatin

Lists gelatin

Psyllium without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 9 of 32 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 23 do not.

Does not list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Lists polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Psyllium without aspartame (phenylalanine)

Aspartame (phenylalanine): A concern with phenylketonuria (PKU). 11 of 32 checked products list aspartame (phenylalanine); 21 do not.

Does not list aspartame (phenylalanine)

Lists aspartame (phenylalanine)

Psyllium without sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. 10 of 32 checked products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose); 22 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 Psyllium inactive ingredients

Is Psyllium gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Psyllium product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 32 products checked, 11 list a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient (Atlantic Biologicals (3.4 g/5.8 g oral powder), Foodhold (3.4 g/5.8 g oral powder), Meijer Distribution Inc (3.4 g/5.78 g oral powder, 3.4 g/5.79 g oral powder and 3.4 g/12 g oral powder) and Pharmacy Value Alliance (3.4 g/5.8 g oral powder) and 5 other companies), 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 Psyllium contain lactose?
No checked Psyllium 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 Psyllium contain soy?
No checked Psyllium 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 Psyllium?
18 of 32 checked Psyllium products list a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant); 14 do not: Best Choice (0.52 g capsule and 3.4 g/7 g oral powder), Chain Drug Consortium (0.52 g capsule), Meijer Distribution, Inc (0.52 g capsule) and Meijer Distribution Inc (3.4 g/12 g oral powder) and 5 other companies. Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Psyllium contain gelatin?
9 of 32 checked Psyllium products list gelatin; 23 do not: Atlantic Biologicals (3.4 g/5.8 g oral powder), Best Choice (3.4 g/7 g oral powder and 3.4 g/12 g oral powder), Foodhold (3.4 g/5.8 g oral powder) and Lidl (3.4 g/12 g oral powder) and 8 other companies. 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 Psyllium 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 Psyllium 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 Psyllium guide