Cephalexin 250 mg

CAPSULEORALAmerican Antibiotics, IncNDC: 15749-801Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

CEPHALEXIN — 250 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Anhydrous Lactose

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Filler/Binder

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Anhydrous Lactose	Filler/Binder	⚠️ Yes — Dairy	A water-free form of lactose (milk sugar) used as a filler and binder in tablets. Derived from dairy — must be avoided by individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergy.
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.
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
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.

🔴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:

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

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AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Anhydrous Lactose

Filler/Binder

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

3 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

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