Does lisinopril contain calcium?

Does lisinopril itself contain calcium?

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and does not inherently contain calcium as part of the drug’s active ingredient. It is usually marketed as lisinopril (or lisinopril dihydrate), which is a form of the same medication, not a calcium-containing compound.

What about lisinopril tablets—can they still include calcium?

Even though lisinopril is not a calcium drug, some tablet formulations can include calcium-containing inactive ingredients (excipients) such as certain fillers or processing aids. Whether a specific product contains calcium depends on the exact brand and strength.

How to check the exact answer for your prescription

Look at the “Inactive ingredients” section of your medication’s prescribing information or patient leaflet for your specific lisinopril product (brand name and strength). If you tell me the brand name (and strength) on your bottle, I can help you identify whether that particular formulation lists calcium in its inactive ingredients.