Levetiracetam (Levetiracetam) 500 mg

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASEORALLupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.NDC: 68180-117Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

LEVETIRACETAM — 500 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Anhydrous Lactose

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Filler/Binder

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Anhydrous Dibasic Calcium Phosphate

Filler/Binder

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Hydrogenated Coconut Oil?

Hypromellose 2910 (5 Mpa.s)

Coating/Binder

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Coating Agent/Stabilizer

Shellac

Coating Agent

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Anhydrous Lactose	Filler/Binder	⚠️ Yes — Dairy	A water-free form of lactose (milk sugar) used as a filler and binder in tablets. Derived from dairy — must be avoided by individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergy.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Anhydrous Dibasic Calcium Phosphate	Filler/Binder	No	A water-free calcium phosphate salt used as a filler, binder, and source of calcium in tablet formulations.
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.
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil?	—	No	—
Hypromellose 2910 (5 Mpa.s)	Coating/Binder	No	A specific viscosity grade of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) used for film coating and binding. Plant-derived cellulose polymer.
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.
Shellac	Coating Agent	No	A natural resin secreted by the lac insect. Used as an enteric coating for tablets and as a glazing agent. Derived from insects — relevant for vegan, vegetarian, and some religious dietary considerations.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
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.
Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?	Solubilizer/Emulsifier	No	A water-soluble form of vitamin E (also called TPGS) used to improve the absorption of poorly soluble drugs. Contains a PEG component.

Exclusion Groups

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

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

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Anhydrous Lactose(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?

Anhydrous Lactose

Filler/Binder

⚠️ Yes — Dairy

Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Anhydrous Dibasic Calcium Phosphate

Filler/Binder

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Hydrogenated Coconut Oil?

—

Hypromellose 2910 (5 Mpa.s)

Coating/Binder

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Coating Agent/Stabilizer

Shellac

Coating Agent

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?

Solubilizer/Emulsifier