FLUOXETINE 20 mg

CAPSULEORALAccord Healthcare Inc.NDC: 16729-209Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE — 20 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

FD&C Blue No. 1

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Ferric Oxide Yellow

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Potassium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Shellac

Coating Agent

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Starch, Corn

Disintegrant/Filler

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
FD&C Blue No. 1	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A synthetic blue dye. Less commonly allergenic than other dyes but reactions are documented.
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.
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.
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.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
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

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)
Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

Allergen-Free Alternatives

Other versions of FLUOXETINE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.

Boswell Pharmacy Services LLC d/b/a BPS Wholesale — 10 mg

Animal-freeDye-free

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Prodigy Health Supplier — 10 mg

Dye-free

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AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

FD&C Blue No. 1

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Ferric Oxide Yellow

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Potassium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Shellac

Coating Agent

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

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

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)
Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)