mesalamine 250 mg

CAPSULEORALCarilion Materials ManagementNDC: 68151-4769Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

MESALAMINE — 250 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 4 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Castor Oil

⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil

Solvent/Emulsifier

FD&C Blue No. 1

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

FD&C Green No. 3

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Stearic Acid

Lubricant

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Castor Oil	Solvent/Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil	Derived from castor beans. Used in liquid and injectable formulations. Allergic reactions are rare but documented.
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.
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.
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.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Stearic Acid	Lubricant	No	A fatty acid used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing.
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

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

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

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Castor Oil

Solvent/Emulsifier

⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil

FD&C Blue No. 1

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

FD&C Green No. 3

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Stearic Acid

Lubricant

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier