Is Dicalcium Phosphate halal?
Dicalcium Phosphate is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A calcium salt used as a tablet filler and calcium supplement. Mineral-derived; widely halal-acceptable.
Excipient (filler) · Confidence: High
Also known as: calcium hydrogen phosphate, DCP
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What it is
A calcium salt used as a tablet filler and calcium supplement.
Source:FDA IIG
Why it's here
Bulks up tablets and provides calcium.
See:FDA IIG
Why it may matter
Mineral-derived; widely halal-acceptable.
Source:FDA IIG
Common sources
- Mineral phosphate rock
- Bone (rare in pharma; mostly food-grade)
Questions to ask
- Is the DCP in this product mineral- or bone-derived?
Reason codes
mineralOrigin
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Dicalcium Phosphate halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Dicalcium Phosphate as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral-derived; widely halal-acceptable. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Dicalcium Phosphate used for in medicines?
- A calcium salt used as a tablet filler and calcium supplement. Bulks up tablets and provides calcium.
- What are common sources of Dicalcium Phosphate?
- Common sources include: Mineral phosphate rock; Bone (rare in pharma; mostly food-grade). Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
- Is the DCP in this product mineral- or bone-derived?
- Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Dicalcium Phosphate is halal in our cited database.
Medicines using this excipient
4 total0 halal4 uncertain0 concern
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.