fluvastatin sodium 20 mg

CAPSULEORALPhysicians Total Care, Inc.NDC: 54868-3329Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

FLUVASTATIN SODIUM — 20 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 7 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Benzyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Benzyl Alcohol

Preservative/Solvent

Butylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

⚠️ Yes — CMC

Thickener/Stabilizer

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

⚠️ Yes — Surfactant

Wetting Agent

Calcium Carbonate

Filler/Antacid

Edetate Calcium Disodium

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Ferric Oxide Yellow

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Sodium Bicarbonate

Buffer/Effervescent Agent

Sodium Propionate

Preservative

Starch, Corn

Disintegrant/Filler

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Benzyl Alcohol	Preservative/Solvent	⚠️ Yes — Benzyl Alcohol	A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations.
Butylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium	Thickener/Stabilizer	⚠️ Yes — CMC	A cellulose derivative used as a thickener. Rare CMC reactions reported in medical literature.
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.
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Propylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate	Wetting Agent	⚠️ Yes — Surfactant	A surfactant used to improve drug dissolution. Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Calcium Carbonate	Filler/Antacid	No	Chalk. Used as a filler, coating whitener, and antacid. Also provides a source of calcium.
Edetate Calcium Disodium	—	No	—
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.
Microcrystalline Cellulose	Filler/Binder	No	Refined wood pulp used as a filler and binder. Generally inert and well-tolerated.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Sodium Bicarbonate	Buffer/Effervescent Agent	No	Baking soda. Used as a buffering agent, antacid, or effervescent component in tablets and solutions.
Sodium Propionate	Preservative	No	The sodium salt of propionic acid, used as an antimicrobial preservative to inhibit mold and bacterial growth in pharmaceutical formulations.
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).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Benzyl Alcohol

Preservative/Solvent

⚠️ Yes — Benzyl Alcohol

Butylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Thickener/Stabilizer

⚠️ Yes — CMC

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Methylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Propylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Wetting Agent

⚠️ Yes — Surfactant

Calcium Carbonate

Filler/Antacid

Edetate Calcium Disodium

—

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Ferric Oxide Yellow

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Sodium Bicarbonate

Buffer/Effervescent Agent

Sodium Propionate

Preservative

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).)