Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Quinine inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Quinine 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 Quinine 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 4 of the 4 current Quinine products on the market today, from 4 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Quinine product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Quinine product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Quinine product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Quinine product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinEvery checked product

    Every checked Quinine product (4) lists gelatin. See the products

Also listed by some products: Corn 4 of 4 Titanium dioxide 2 of 4 Carmine or shellac 3 of 4 Propylene glycol 3 of 4

Find a version without it

Every current Quinine product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC 1 product
324 mg capsuleNDC 65162-0811-03 Corn-derived Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 12 ingredients

AMMONIA, CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POVIDONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN
Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 product
324 mg capsuleNDC 50742-0238-30 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Gelatin
Show 5 ingredients

GELATIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 product
324 mg capsuleNDC 68180-0560-01 Corn-derived Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 9 ingredients

FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TALC
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 1 product
324 mg capsuleNDC 00093-3002-56 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac Propylene glycol
Show 10 ingredients

FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SHELLAC, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM 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.

Quinine and gelatin

Gelatin: animal-derived (usually bovine or porcine); a concern for vegetarian, kosher or halal needs. Every checked Quinine product (4) lists gelatin.

Lists gelatin

Quinine and corn-derived ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. Every checked Quinine product (4) lists corn-derived ingredients.

Lists corn-derived ingredients

Quinine without titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. 2 of 4 checked products list titanium dioxide; 2 do not.

Does not list titanium dioxide

Lists titanium dioxide

Quinine without carmine or shellac

Carmine or shellac: insect-derived red colorant or coating glaze. 3 of 4 checked products list carmine or shellac; 1 does not.

Does not list carmine or shellac

Lists carmine or shellac

Quinine without propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 3 of 4 checked products list propylene glycol; 1 does 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 Quinine inactive ingredients

Is Quinine gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Quinine product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 4 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 Quinine contain lactose?
No checked Quinine 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 Quinine contain soy?
No checked Quinine 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 Quinine?
No checked Quinine 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 Quinine contain gelatin?
Every checked Quinine product (4) 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 Quinine 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 Quinine 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 Quinine guide