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RxHalal helps you check medicines, ingredients, and everyday products for Halal, Harmful, or Uncertain contents — instantly.

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The problem is real. The need is urgent.

1 in 4

medications may contain animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

Source: IFANCA, 2022
90%

of gelatins used in capsules are derived from animals.

Source: Scientific Reports, 2021
60%+

of excipients have unclear or undisclosed sources.

Source: NIH, 2021
5,000+

new medications are launched globally each year.

Source: IQVIA, 2023
78%

of Muslims want halal medication options.

Source: DinarStandard, 2021

Halal vs Haram medication, side by side

Two medicines can treat the same condition but use very different ingredients. Here's what to look for.

Halal-friendly

Plant-based capsule

e.g. HPMC vegetarian capsule

  • HPMC (plant cellulose) shell — no animal sources
  • Microcrystalline cellulose binder
  • Magnesium stearate from vegetable oil (verified)
  • No alcohol, no gelatin, no carmine
Confidence: High — manufacturer disclosed plant origin.
Haram concern

Animal-derived capsule

e.g. porcine gelatin capsule with alcohol

  • Gelatin shell — likely porcine or undisclosed bovine
  • Ethanol used as a solvent in the formulation
  • Stearate of unknown (possibly tallow) origin
  • Carmine colorant (insect-derived)
Confidence: High — multiple flagged ingredients confirmed on label.

Ingredient spotlight

The most common ingredients we get asked about — explained in plain language.

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Scan & Identify Instantly

Scan barcode, take a photo, or enter a code to identify medicines in seconds.

Ingredient Analysis

Get a clear breakdown of ingredients and their halal status with explanations.

Find Safer Alternatives

Discover halal alternatives and compare formulations with ease.

Ask Your Pharmacist

Get curated questions and personalized guidance for your clinician.

Track & Save

Save your medications, track history, and get important alerts.

How RxHalal works

1

Scan or Search

Scan a barcode, take a photo, or search any medicine.

2

Analyze Ingredients

We analyze each ingredient and source using trusted databases.

3

Evaluate & Classify

We classify ingredients as Halal, Harmful, or Uncertain.

4

Show Results

Get clear results with explanations and trusted references.

5

Choose Confidently

Make informed decisions for you and your family.

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