Salsalate Inactive Ingredients by Manufacturer

Wondering whether your Salsalate 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 Salsalate 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 4 Salsalate 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 Salsalate

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.

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Look Up Your Salsalate 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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  • 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.
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At a glance

Which Salsalate Products List Lactose, a Gluten Source, Soy, Dyes or Gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Salsalate product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Salsalate product lists a wheat or gluten source.

    2 of the 4 that do not list it list maltodextrin or starch without a stated source, which the label does not trace, so the answer for those is "source unclear", not "no".

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Salsalate product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesEvery checked product

    Every checked Salsalate product (4) lists synthetic dyes. See the products

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Salsalate product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Starch (source not stated) 2 of 4 Titanium dioxide 4 of 4 PEG or polysorbate 2 of 4

2 products list starch without a stated source. Most pharmaceutical starch is corn, but the label does not say, so it is flagged on its own.

Find a version without it

Every Current Salsalate 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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Salsalate 500 mg tablet 2 companies Synthetic dyes 2 Titanium dioxide 2 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 1 Starch, source not stated 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
AmnealNDC 65162-0512-10 Other pack sizes, same label: 65162-0512-11, 65162-0512-50 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 9 ingredients

CARNAUBA WAX, CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, HYPROMELLOSES, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
WestminsterNDC 69367-0615-01 Starch, source not stated Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
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D&C YELLOW NO. 10, HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A, STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIACETIN
Salsalate 750 mg tablet 2 companies Synthetic dyes 2 Titanium dioxide 2 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 1 Starch, source not stated 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
AmnealNDC 65162-0513-10 Other pack sizes, same label: 65162-0513-11, 65162-0513-50 Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 9 ingredients

CARNAUBA WAX, CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, D&C YELLOW NO. 10, HYPROMELLOSES, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SILICON DIOXIDE, STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
WestminsterNDC 69367-0616-01 Starch, source not stated Synthetic dyes Titanium dioxide
Show 8 ingredients

D&C YELLOW NO. 10, HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A, STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIACETIN

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.

Salsalate and Synthetic Dyes

Synthetic dyes: FD&C or D&C colorants and their aluminum lakes. Every checked Salsalate product (4) lists synthetic dyes.

Show which Salsalate products list synthetic dyes and which do not, by product and company

Lists Synthetic Dyes

Salsalate Products With Starch of Unstated Source

Starch, source not stated: the label says "starch" without naming corn, potato, tapioca or rice. 2 of 4 checked products list starch of unstated source; 2 do not.

Show which Salsalate products list starch of unstated source and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Starch of Unstated Source

Lists Starch of Unstated Source

Salsalate and Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. Every checked Salsalate product (4) lists titanium dioxide.

Show which Salsalate products list titanium dioxide and which do not, by product and company

Lists Titanium Dioxide

Salsalate Without Polyethylene Glycol or Polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 2 of 4 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 2 do not.

Show which Salsalate products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Polyethylene Glycol or Polysorbate

Lists Polyethylene Glycol or Polysorbate

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 Salsalate product suits you →

Common Questions About Salsalate Inactive Ingredients

Is Salsalate gluten-free?
This page cannot promise any Salsalate product has no gluten; it reports what each label declares. Of the 4 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and 2 list starch or maltodextrin without a stated source (most pharmaceutical starch and maltodextrin come from corn, and maltodextrin is processed so that gluten is removed, but the label does not say, so this page calls that "source unclear" rather than yes or no). If you have celiac disease, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written gluten statement for the lot you have.
Does Salsalate contain lactose?
No checked Salsalate 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 Salsalate contain soy?
No checked Salsalate 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 Salsalate?
Every checked Salsalate product (4) 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 Salsalate contain gelatin?
No checked Salsalate 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 Salsalate 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 4 of the 4 current Salsalate products on the market today, from 2 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 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 Salsalate 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 Salsalate guide