telmisartan (telmisartan) 80 mg

TABLETORALZydus Lifesciences LimitedNDC: 65841-806Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Lactose Monohydrate

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Filler/Binder

Povidone

⚠️ Yes — Povidone

Binder

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Meglumine

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Sodium Stearyl Fumarate

Lubricant

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

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.
Povidone	Binder	⚠️ Yes — Povidone	A synthetic polymer used as a binder. Rare sensitivities documented in medical literature.
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.
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Meglumine	—	No	—
Sodium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate	Lubricant	No	A tablet lubricant used as an alternative to magnesium stearate. Vegetable-derived.
Sorbitol	Sweetener/Humectant	No	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, diarrhea) in sensitive individuals or at high doses. Relevant for those following a low-FODMAP diet.

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

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).)