Icosapent Ethyl (Icosapent Ethyl) 0.5 g

CAPSULEORALHikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.NDC: 0054-0621Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

ICOSAPENT ETHYL — 0.5 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Alcohol

Solvent/Preservative

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

.alpha.-tocopherol

Antioxidant

Ammonia Solution

pH Adjuster

Ethyl Acetate

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent/Antiseptic

Polyethylene Glycol 400

Solvent/Plasticizer

Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate

Sorbitan

Emulsifier Base

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Alcohol	Solvent/Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Alcohol	Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) used as a solvent, preservative, or extraction agent. Present in many liquid formulations. May be relevant for patients avoiding alcohol for medical or religious reasons.
Gelatin	Capsule Shell	⚠️ Yes — Animal	Derived from animal collagen. Used in capsule shells. Not suitable for vegetarians/vegans or those with specific animal protein sensitivities.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
.alpha.-tocopherol	Antioxidant	No	The most biologically active form of vitamin E. Used to protect formulations from oxidative degradation.
Ammonia Solution	pH Adjuster	No	Dilute ammonia used to adjust pH in pharmaceutical formulations. Present in trace amounts in the final product.
Ethyl Acetate	—	No	—
Ferrosoferric Oxide	Colorant	No	Black iron oxide used as a pigment in tablet coatings and capsule shells. Derived from iron, not from food allergen sources.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Isopropyl Alcohol	Solvent/Antiseptic	No	Rubbing alcohol. Used as a solvent in topical formulations and as an antiseptic agent.
Polyethylene Glycol 400	Solvent/Plasticizer	No	A low-molecular-weight PEG used as a solvent and plasticizer in oral and topical formulations. Rare but documented allergic reactions to PEG compounds.
Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate	—	No	—
Sorbitan	Emulsifier Base	No	A cyclic dehydration product of sorbitol, used as a base for making sorbitan ester emulsifiers.
Sorbitol	Sweetener/Humectant	No	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, diarrhea) in sensitive individuals or at high doses. Relevant for those following a low-FODMAP diet.