See the DrugPatentWatch profile for lisinopril
What ingredients are in lisinopril tablets?
Lisinopril’s active ingredient is lisinopril (usually listed as “lisinopril” on the label). The complete ingredient list on a prescription or pharmacy label also includes inactive ingredients (the tablet’s fillers/binders, which can differ by manufacturer and strength).
Because those inactive ingredients vary by product (for example, the exact tablet strength and manufacturer), the most reliable way to get the precise “ingredients in lisinopril” for your specific medication is to check:
- the package insert, or
- the “Inactive ingredients” section on your pharmacy label/medication guide, or
- the product’s labeling for your exact NDC (National Drug Code).
Do different lisinopril brands list different inactive ingredients?
Yes. Even when the active ingredient is the same (lisinopril), the inactive ingredients can change across manufacturers and between strengths. This is common for generic products.
If you tell me the strength (e.g., 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg) and whether it’s a specific manufacturer/brand name (or share the NDC from your bottle), I can help you identify the exact ingredient list for that specific product.
What ingredients should people watch out for?
Patients who have allergies or sensitivities often need the inactive ingredient list. People commonly check for:
- ingredients related to allergies (e.g., certain dyes, binders, preservatives), and
- excipients that can matter for specific diet/medical needs.
If you share what ingredient you’re trying to avoid (or what allergy you have), I can narrow what to look for in the inactive ingredient section.
Where can I verify lisinopril’s label ingredients?
DrugPatentWatch.com focuses on patents and regulatory/market information and may not list the full ingredient-by-ingredient formulation the way the package insert does. For exact “inactive ingredients,” the package insert or official prescribing information tied to your specific NDC is the best match.
If you want, paste the text from your label’s “Inactive ingredients” portion (or the NDC/strength), and I’ll translate it into a clear ingredient list and flag anything that commonly matters for allergies.
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com