Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Zidovudine inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Zidovudine 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 Zidovudine 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 6 of the 8 current Zidovudine products on the market today, from 4 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.

Ask about your bottle

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

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Zidovudine product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Zidovudine product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyDiffers by manufacturer

    1 of 6 checked products list soy; 5 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Aurobindo Camber ViiV Healthcare
    Lists it ViiV Healthcare
  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Zidovudine product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinDiffers by manufacturer

    2 of 6 checked products list gelatin; 4 do not. See the products

    Does not list it Aurobindo Camber ViiV Healthcare
    Lists it Aurobindo ViiV Healthcare

Also listed by some products: Corn 2 of 6 Titanium dioxide 4 of 6 Carmine or shellac 2 of 6 PEG or polysorbate 2 of 6 Sugar 1 of 6

Find a version without it

Every current Zidovudine product and what its label lists

Hide products that list:

ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Aurobindo Pharma Limited 3 products
100 mg capsuleNDC 65862-0107-01 Corn-derived Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac
Show 9 ingredients

FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SHELLAC, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
10 mg/mL oral solutionNDC 65862-0048-24 Still being read Not read yet
300 mg tabletNDC 65862-0024-10 Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (5 MPA.S), HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 product
300 mg tabletNDC 31722-0509-60 Titanium dioxide Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, HYPROMELLOSES, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Coupler LLC 1 product
300 mg tabletNDC 67046-1613-03 Still being read Not read yet
ViiV Healthcare Company 3 products
100 mg capsuleNDC 49702-0211-20 Corn-derived Soy Titanium dioxide Gelatin Carmine or shellac
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DIMETHICONE, UNSPECIFIED, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE, GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SHELLAC, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, STARCH, CORN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
10 mg/mL injectionNDC 49702-0213-26 None of these listed
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HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER
10 mg/mL oral solutionNDC 49702-0212-48 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SUCROSE

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.

Zidovudine without soy

Soy: soybean oil or soy lecithin; a concern with soy allergy. 1 of 6 checked products list soy; 5 do not.

Does not list soy

Lists soy

Zidovudine without gelatin

Gelatin: animal-derived (usually bovine or porcine); a concern for vegetarian, kosher or halal needs. 2 of 6 checked products list gelatin; 4 do not.

Does not list gelatin

Lists gelatin

Zidovudine without corn-derived ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 2 of 6 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 4 do not.

Does not list corn-derived ingredients

Lists corn-derived ingredients

Zidovudine without titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide: A white colorant some people choose to avoid. 4 of 6 checked products list titanium dioxide; 2 do not.

Does not list titanium dioxide

Lists titanium dioxide

Zidovudine without carmine or shellac

Carmine or shellac: insect-derived red colorant or coating glaze. 2 of 6 checked products list carmine or shellac; 4 do not.

Does not list carmine or shellac

Lists carmine or shellac

Zidovudine without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 2 of 6 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 4 do not.

Does not list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Lists polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Zidovudine without sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. 1 of 6 checked products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose); 5 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 Zidovudine inactive ingredients

Is Zidovudine gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Zidovudine product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 6 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 Zidovudine contain lactose?
No checked Zidovudine 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 Zidovudine contain soy?
1 of 6 checked Zidovudine products list a soy ingredient (soybean oil or soy lecithin); 5 do not: Aurobindo (100 mg capsule and 300 mg tablet), Camber (300 mg tablet) and ViiV Healthcare (10 mg/mL injection and 10 mg/mL oral solution). 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 Zidovudine?
No checked Zidovudine 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 Zidovudine contain gelatin?
2 of 6 checked Zidovudine products list gelatin; 4 do not: Aurobindo (300 mg tablet), Camber (300 mg tablet) and ViiV Healthcare (10 mg/mL injection and 10 mg/mL oral solution). 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 Zidovudine 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 Zidovudine 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 Zidovudine guide