Fluvastatin (Fluvastatin) 20 mg

CAPSULEORALTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.NDC: 0093-7442Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

FLUVASTATIN SODIUM — 20 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Lactose Monohydrate

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Filler/Binder

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Ammonia Solution

pH Adjuster

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Ferric Oxide Yellow

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Shellac

Coating Agent

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
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.
Lactose Monohydrate	Filler/Binder	⚠️ Yes — Dairy	A sugar derived from milk. Common allergen for lactose-intolerant individuals and those with dairy allergies.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Ammonia Solution	pH Adjuster	No	Dilute ammonia used to adjust pH in pharmaceutical formulations. Present in trace amounts in the final product.
Ferric Oxide Red	Colorant	No	Red iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant, distinct from FD&C synthetic dyes.
Ferric Oxide Yellow	Colorant	No	Yellow iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant.
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.
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
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.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
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.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🥛Milk / Lactose 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

3 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)
Lactose Monohydrate(Possible — May be mammalian-derived; some alpha-gal patients react (verify source).)
Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

Allergen-Free Alternatives

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Carilion Materials Management — 20 mg

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Carilion Materials Management — 40 mg

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Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. — 20 mg

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AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Lactose Monohydrate

Filler/Binder

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Ammonia Solution

pH Adjuster

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Ferric Oxide Yellow

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Shellac

Coating Agent

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

3 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)
Lactose Monohydrate(Possible — May be mammalian-derived; some alpha-gal patients react (verify source).)
Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)