Is Methacrylic Acid Copolymer (Eudragit) halal?
Methacrylic Acid Copolymer (Eudragit) is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A family of synthetic acrylic polymers used to coat tablets and capsules. Synthetic; halal.
Excipient (enteric coating) · Confidence: High
Also known as: Eudragit L, Eudragit S, polymethacrylate
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What it is
A family of synthetic acrylic polymers used to coat tablets and capsules.
Why it's here
Provides delayed-release / enteric coatings on PPIs and pancreatic enzymes.
Why it may matter
Synthetic; halal.
Common sources
- Synthetic
Reason codes
syntheticOrigin
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AuditCommon questions
- Is Methacrylic Acid Copolymer (Eudragit) halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Methacrylic Acid Copolymer (Eudragit) as HALAL (High confidence). Synthetic; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Methacrylic Acid Copolymer (Eudragit) used for in medicines?
- A family of synthetic acrylic polymers used to coat tablets and capsules. Provides delayed-release / enteric coatings on PPIs and pancreatic enzymes.
- What are common sources of Methacrylic Acid Copolymer (Eudragit)?
- Common sources include: Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
5 total0 halal5 uncertain0 concern
- Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg Tablet (Voltaren)· Novartis PharmaceuticalsUncertain
- Prevacid 30 mg Capsule (lansoprazole)· Takeda PharmaceuticalsUncertain
- Aciphex 20 mg Tablet (rabeprazole)· Eisai Inc.Uncertain
- Adderall XR 20 mg Capsule (mixed amphetamine salts)· Takeda PharmaceuticalsUncertain
- Asacol HD 800 mg Delayed-Release Tablet (mesalamine)· Allergan / AbbVieUncertain
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.