Lubiprostone (lubiprostone) 8 ug

CAPSULE, GELATIN COATEDORALAsclemed USA, Inc.NDC: 76420-906Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Medium-chain Triglycerides

⚠️ Yes — Coconut

Solvent/Vehicle

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

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.
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.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Sorbitol	Sweetener/Humectant	No	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, diarrhea) in sensitive individuals or at high doses. Relevant for those following a low-FODMAP diet.
Titanium Dioxide	Colorant/Opacifier	No	A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries.

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

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?