Levetiracetam 500 mg

Generic for LEVETIRACETAM

TABLET, FILM COATEDORALContract Pharmacy Services-PANDC: 67046-421Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

LEVETIRACETAM — 500 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Coating/Osmotic Agent

Povidone

⚠️ Yes — Povidone

Binder

Croscarmellose Sodium

Disintegrant

Ferric Oxide Yellow

Colorant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Coating Agent/Stabilizer

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Starch, Corn

Disintegrant/Filler

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Polyethylene Glycol 3350	Coating/Osmotic Agent	⚠️ Yes — PEG	A higher-molecular-weight PEG used in tablet coatings and as the active ingredient in osmotic laxatives (MiraLAX). Rare PEG allergies documented.
Povidone	Binder	⚠️ Yes — Povidone	A synthetic polymer used as a binder. Rare sensitivities documented in medical literature.
Croscarmellose Sodium	Disintegrant	No	A chemically modified cellulose derivative that helps tablets dissolve quickly.
Ferric Oxide Yellow	Colorant	No	Yellow iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant.
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Polyvinyl Alcohol	Coating Agent/Stabilizer	No	A synthetic polymer used in film coatings for tablets and as a stabilizer in ophthalmic solutions.
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

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?