Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride) 150 mg

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASEORALTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.NDC: 0093-7386Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE — 150 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 5 ingredients flagged as common allergens

FD&C Yellow No. 6

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Povidone K30

⚠️ Yes — Povidone

Binder

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Sucrose

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Sweetener/Coating

Dibutyl Sebacate

Plasticizer

Ethylcellulose (7 Mpa.s)

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Polyethylene Glycol 400

Solvent/Plasticizer

Potassium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Shellac

Coating Agent

Starch, Corn

Disintegrant/Filler

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
FD&C Yellow No. 6	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	An artificial colorant (also called Sunset Yellow). May cause reactions in people sensitive to artificial dyes.
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.
Povidone K30	Binder	⚠️ Yes — Povidone	A grade of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) used as a binder in tablet manufacturing. The K30 denotes a specific molecular weight range.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Sucrose	Sweetener/Coating	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	Common table sugar. Problematic for individuals with sucrose intolerance or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Dibutyl Sebacate	Plasticizer	No	A plasticizer used to make tablet coatings more flexible and resistant to cracking.
Ethylcellulose (7 Mpa.s)	—	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.
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.
Potassium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust pH in pharmaceutical formulations. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.
Shellac	Coating Agent	No	A natural resin secreted by the lac insect. Used as an enteric coating for tablets and as a glazing agent. Derived from insects — relevant for vegan, vegetarian, and some religious dietary considerations.
Starch, Corn	Disintegrant/Filler	No	Corn-derived starch used as a filler, binder, or disintegrant. May affect individuals with corn allergy or sensitivity.
Talc	Glidant/Lubricant	No	A mineral used to improve powder flow in manufacturing.
Titanium Dioxide	Colorant/Opacifier	No	A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Cross-Contamination Risk (source-dependent)

1 ingredient may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):

Starch, Corn — May contain (source-dependent)

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

FD&C Yellow No. 6

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Povidone K30

Binder

⚠️ Yes — Povidone

Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Sucrose

Sweetener/Coating

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Dibutyl Sebacate

Plasticizer

Ethylcellulose (7 Mpa.s)

—

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Polyethylene Glycol 400

Solvent/Plasticizer

Potassium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Shellac

Coating Agent

Starch, Corn

Disintegrant/Filler

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Dietary & Safety Information

Cross-Contamination Risk (source-dependent)

1 ingredient may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):

Starch, Corn — May contain (source-dependent)

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)