Phentermine Hydrochloride 15 mg

Generic for PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

CAPSULEORALA-S Medication SolutionsNDC: 50090-3282Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE — 15 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 7 ingredients flagged as common allergens

FD&C Blue No. 1

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

A synthetic blue dye. Less commonly allergenic than other dyes but reactions are documented.

FD&C Red No. 40

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.

FD&C Yellow No. 5

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

A yellow azo dye. Common in asthma and aspirin-intolerant patients. One of the most frequently reported dye allergens.

FD&C Yellow No. 6

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

An artificial colorant (also called Sunset Yellow). May cause reactions in people sensitive to artificial dyes.

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Derived from animal collagen. Used in capsule shells. Not suitable for vegetarians/vegans or those with specific animal protein sensitivities.

Lactose Monohydrate

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Filler/Binder

A sugar derived from milk. Common allergen for lactose-intolerant individuals and those with dairy allergies.

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Ammonia Solution

pH Adjuster

Butyl Alcohol

Solvent

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent/Antiseptic

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Shellac

Coating Agent

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.
FD&C Red No. 40	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
FD&C Yellow No. 5	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A yellow azo dye. Common in asthma and aspirin-intolerant patients. One of the most frequently reported dye allergens.
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.
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.
Butyl Alcohol	Solvent	No	Also known as n-butanol. Used as a solvent in pharmaceutical coatings and formulations.
D&C Yellow No. 10	Colorant	No	A synthetic yellow dye (quinoline yellow) used in medications and cosmetics. May cause reactions in individuals with dye sensitivities.
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.
Isopropyl Alcohol	Solvent/Antiseptic	No	Rubbing alcohol. Used as a solvent in topical formulations and as an antiseptic agent.
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.
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:

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