Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Trihexyphenidyl inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Trihexyphenidyl 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 Trihexyphenidyl 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 14 of the 17 current Trihexyphenidyl products on the market today, from 9 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 Trihexyphenidyl? 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 Trihexyphenidyl products list lactose, a gluten source, soy, dyes or gelatin?

  1. LactoseDiffers by manufacturer

    5 of 14 checked products list lactose; 9 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Chartwell RX Golden State Medical Supply Natco Novitium PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Remedyrepack
    Lists it Actavis Remedyrepack
  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Trihexyphenidyl product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Trihexyphenidyl product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Trihexyphenidyl product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Trihexyphenidyl product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Alcohol 2 of 14 Sorbitol or mannitol 2 of 14

Find a version without it

Every current Trihexyphenidyl product and what its label lists

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ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Actavis Pharma, Inc. 2 products
2 mg tabletNDC 00591-5335-00 Lactose
Show 6 ingredients

ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
5 mg tabletNDC 00591-5337-00 Lactose
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ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Akorn 1 product
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 61748-0054-16 Still being read Not read yet
Bionpharma Inc. 1 product
2 mg tabletNDC 69452-0241-20 Still being read Not read yet
Chartwell RX, LLC 1 product
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 62135-0065-47 Alcohol (ethanol) Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 6 ingredients

ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBITOL SOLUTION, WATER
Golden State Medical Supply Inc. 2 products
2 mg tabletNDC 51407-0265-01 Still being read Not read yet
5 mg tabletNDC 51407-0266-01 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Natco Pharma Limited 2 products
2 mg tabletNDC 63850-0021-01 None of these listed
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
5 mg tabletNDC 63850-0022-01 None of these listed
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Novitium Pharma LLC 2 products
2 mg tabletNDC 70954-0212-10 None of these listed
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
5 mg tabletNDC 70954-0211-10 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma 1 product
2 mg/5 mL oral solutionNDC 00121-0658-16 Alcohol (ethanol) Sorbitol or mannitol
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ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITOL SOLUTION, WATER
Remedyrepack Inc. 5 products
2 mg tabletNDC 70518-1612-01 Lactose
Show 6 ingredients

ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
2 mg tabletNDC 70518-2410-02 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
5 mg tabletNDC 70518-1140-00 Lactose
Show 6 ingredients

ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
5 mg tabletNDC 70518-1657-00 Lactose
Show 6 ingredients

ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
5 mg tabletNDC 70518-2409-02 None of these listed
Show 3 ingredients

MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO

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.

Trihexyphenidyl without lactose

Lactose: milk sugar; a concern with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. 5 of 14 checked products list lactose; 9 do not.

Does not list lactose

Lists lactose

Trihexyphenidyl without alcohol (ethanol)

Alcohol (ethanol): mostly in liquids; a concern in alcohol recovery, for children, or with disulfiram or metronidazole. 2 of 14 checked products list alcohol (ethanol); 12 do not.

Does not list alcohol (ethanol)

Lists alcohol (ethanol)

Trihexyphenidyl without sorbitol or mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 2 of 14 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 12 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 Trihexyphenidyl inactive ingredients

Is Trihexyphenidyl gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Trihexyphenidyl product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 14 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 Trihexyphenidyl contain lactose?
5 of 14 checked Trihexyphenidyl products list lactose; 9 do not: Chartwell RX (2 mg/5 mL oral solution), Golden State Medical Supply (5 mg tablet), Natco (2 mg tablet and 5 mg tablet) and Novitium (2 mg tablet and 5 mg tablet) and 2 other companies. 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 Trihexyphenidyl contain soy?
No checked Trihexyphenidyl 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 Trihexyphenidyl?
No checked Trihexyphenidyl 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 Trihexyphenidyl contain gelatin?
No checked Trihexyphenidyl 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 Trihexyphenidyl 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 Trihexyphenidyl 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 Trihexyphenidyl guide