Does the coating of Aldomet (methyldopa) 250 mg tablets contain quinoline yellow (E104)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, the coating of Aldomet (methyldopa) 250 mg tablets contains quinoline yellow aluminium lake (E104).

Methyldopa Tablets 250 mgAspen · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 7Document updated 10 November 2022

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Yes, the coating of Aldomet (methyldopa) 250 mg tablets contains quinoline yellow aluminium lake (E104).

Methyldopa Tablets 250 mgAspen · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 7Document updated 10 November 2022

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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