Is FD&C Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) halal?
FD&C Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A synthetic azo dye used as a colorant in pharmaceuticals. Synthetic; halal.
Colorant · Confidence: High
Also known as: sunset yellow FCF, E110
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What it is
A synthetic azo dye used as a colorant in pharmaceuticals.
Source:FDA — Color additives
Why it's here
Identifies dose / appearance.
Why it may matter
Synthetic; halal.
Source:FDA — Color additives
Common sources
- Synthetic
Reason codes
syntheticOrigin
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is FD&C Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies FD&C Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) as HALAL (High confidence). Synthetic; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is FD&C Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) used for in medicines?
- A synthetic azo dye used as a colorant in pharmaceuticals. Identifies dose / appearance.
- What are common sources of FD&C Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow)?
- Common sources include: Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
5 total0 halal5 uncertain0 concern
- Aleve 220 mg Tablet (naproxen sodium)· Bayer HealthCareUncertain
- Mucinex DM 600 mg / 30 mg Extended-Release Tablet· Reckitt BenckiserUncertain
- Strattera 40 mg Capsule (atomoxetine)· Eli LillyUncertain
- Prometrium 100 mg Capsule (micronised progesterone)· Virtus PharmaceuticalsUncertain
- Promethazine HCl 12.5 mg Tablet· Hikma PharmaceuticalsUncertain
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.
- ADHD1 of 3 (33%)
- Allergies1 of 12 (8%)
- Cough & Cold1 of 3 (33%)
- Digestive Health & Anti-Emetics1 of 8 (13%)
- Hormone Therapy & Women's Health1 of 4 (25%)
Showing top 5 of 6 matched conditions.