Is Calcium Stearate halal?

Questions to ask

• Is the stearate plant-derived?

Possible alternatives

• Plant-source stearate
• Stearate-free formulation

Always confirm changes with your clinician.

Reason codes

• FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)RegulatorHigh confidencewww.accessdata.fda.gov

Common questions

Is Calcium Stearate halal?

RxHalal currently classifies Calcium Stearate as UNCERTAIN (Medium confidence). Stearate source can be plant or animal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.

What is Calcium Stearate used for in medicines?

A stearate salt used as a tablet lubricant. Improves flow in tablet manufacturing.

What are common sources of Calcium Stearate?

Common sources include: Vegetable oil; Tallow. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Is the stearate plant-derived?

Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Calcium Stearate is uncertain in our cited database.

What are alternatives to Calcium Stearate in medicines?

Possible alternatives mentioned in our database: Plant-source stearate; Stearate-free formulation. Always confirm with a clinician before switching.

Medicines using this excipient

• Crestor 10 mg Tablet (Rosuvastatin)· AstraZenecaUncertain
• Zithromax 500 mg Tablet· PfizerUncertain
• Rosuvastatin 10 mg Tablet (generic)· Glenmark PharmaceuticalsUncertain
• Spironolactone 25 mg Tablet· Mylan PharmaceuticalsUncertain
• Viagra 50 mg Tablet (sildenafil)· PfizerUncertain
• Medrol Dosepak 4 mg (methylprednisolone)· PfizerUncertain

Seen most often in these conditions

Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.

• High Cholesterol2 of 7 (29%)
• Allergies1 of 12 (8%)
• Hypertension1 of 15 (7%)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)1 of 5 (20%)
• Men's Health (ED & BPH)1 of 4 (25%)

Showing top 5 of 6 matched conditions.