Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride) 5 mg

TABLETORALSun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.NDC: 57664-378Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE — 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 1 ingredient flagged as common allergen

Lactose Monohydrate

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Filler/Binder

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A

Disintegrant

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Lactose Monohydrate	Filler/Binder	⚠️ Yes — Dairy	A sugar derived from milk. Common allergen for lactose-intolerant individuals and those with dairy allergies.
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.
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A	Disintegrant	No	A modified starch (typically potato-derived) that swells rapidly in water, helping tablets break apart for faster drug release.
Talc	Glidant/Lubricant	No	A mineral used to improve powder flow in manufacturing.

Exclusion Groups

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

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🥛Milk / Lactose 🎨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):

Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A — May contain (source-dependent)

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

2 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).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?