Amitza (Lubiprostone) 8 ug

CAPSULE, GELATIN COATEDORALDirect_RxNDC: 72189-410Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

LUBIPROSTONE — 8 ug

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Medium-chain Triglycerides

⚠️ Yes — Coconut

Solvent/Vehicle

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Hypromellose

Coating

Sorbitol Solution

Sweetener/Humectant

Soybean Lecithin

Emulsifier

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
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.
Medium-chain Triglycerides	Solvent/Vehicle	⚠️ Yes — Coconut	Fatty acid esters derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Used as a solvent and vehicle in oral and topical formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut sensitivity.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
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.
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.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Hypromellose	Coating	No	A semisynthetic polymer used for tablet coating. Derived from cellulose.
Sorbitol Solution	Sweetener/Humectant	No	An aqueous solution of sorbitol used as a sweetener and humectant in liquid oral formulations. Can cause GI symptoms at high doses.
Soybean Lecithin	Emulsifier	No	A phospholipid mixture extracted from soybeans, used as an emulsifier and wetting agent. Derived from soy — must be avoided by individuals with soy allergy.
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 🫘Soy 🥜Peanut / Tree Nut 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🍬Polyols (GI)🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Medium-chain Triglycerides

Solvent/Vehicle

⚠️ Yes — Coconut

Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Hypromellose

Coating

Sorbitol Solution

Sweetener/Humectant

Soybean Lecithin

Emulsifier

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier