diltiazem hydrochloride 240 mg

CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASEORALCarilion Materials ManagementNDC: 68151-2113Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE — 240 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 6 ingredients flagged as common allergens

FD&C Blue No. 1

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

FD&C Green No. 3

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

FD&C Red No. 40

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Povidone

⚠️ Yes — Povidone

Binder

Sucrose Stearate

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Emulsifier

D&C Red No. 28

Colorant

Ethyl Acrylate And Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (2:1; 600000 Mw)

Coating Agent

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Hypromellose

Coating

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

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 Green No. 3	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A synthetic green dye (Fast Green FCF) used in medications. May cause reactions in dye-sensitive individuals.
FD&C Red No. 40	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
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.
Povidone	Binder	⚠️ Yes — Povidone	A synthetic polymer used as a binder. Rare sensitivities documented in medical literature.
Sucrose Stearate	Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	A sugar ester used as a mild non-ionic emulsifier in topical formulations.
D&C Red No. 28	Colorant	No	A synthetic red dye used in medications and cosmetics. May cause reactions in individuals with dye sensitivities.
Ethyl Acrylate And Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (2:1; 600000 Mw)	Coating Agent	No	An acrylic polymer used as a flexible coating for tablets, providing moisture protection and taste masking.
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.
Hypromellose	Coating	No	A semisynthetic polymer used for tablet coating. Derived from cellulose.
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.
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.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

3 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)
Sucrose Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

FD&C Blue No. 1

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

FD&C Green No. 3

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

FD&C Red No. 40

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Povidone

Binder

⚠️ Yes — Povidone

Sucrose Stearate

Emulsifier

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

D&C Red No. 28

Colorant

Ethyl Acrylate And Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (2:1; 600000 Mw)

Coating Agent

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Hypromellose

Coating

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

3 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)
Sucrose Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)