Cardizem LA (Diltiazem Hydrochloride) 180 mg

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASEORALBausch Health US LLCNDC: 0187-2046Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE — 180 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Povidone

⚠️ Yes — Povidone

Binder

Sucrose Stearate

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Emulsifier

Carnauba Wax

Coating/Polish

Croscarmellose Sodium

Disintegrant

Ethyl Acrylate And Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (2:1; 750000 Mw)

Hypromellose

Coating

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Microcrystalline Wax

Stiffening Agent

Polydextrose

Bulking Agent

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Povidone	Binder	⚠️ Yes — Povidone	A synthetic polymer used as a binder. Rare sensitivities documented in medical literature.
Sucrose Stearate	Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	A sugar ester used as a mild non-ionic emulsifier in topical formulations.
Carnauba Wax	Coating/Polish	No	A natural wax from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree. Used to polish and gloss-coat tablets. Plant-derived.
Croscarmellose Sodium	Disintegrant	No	A chemically modified cellulose derivative that helps tablets dissolve quickly.
Ethyl Acrylate And Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (2:1; 750000 Mw)	—	No	—
Hypromellose	Coating	No	A semisynthetic polymer used for tablet coating. Derived from cellulose.
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Microcrystalline Cellulose	Filler/Binder	No	Refined wood pulp used as a filler and binder. Generally inert and well-tolerated.
Microcrystalline Wax	Stiffening Agent	No	A petroleum-derived wax used to adjust consistency in ointments and as a coating agent.
Polydextrose	Bulking Agent	No	A synthetic polysaccharide made from glucose, sorbitol, and citric acid. Used as a low-calorie bulking agent. May cause GI symptoms at high doses.
Polysorbate 80	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used to dissolve and stabilize ingredients that do not mix well with water. Derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. Rare hypersensitivity reactions reported.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
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.
Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?	Solubilizer/Emulsifier	No	A water-soluble form of vitamin E (also called TPGS) used to improve the absorption of poorly soluble drugs. Contains a PEG component.

Exclusion Groups

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

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

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Sucrose Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?