Is Iron Oxide (colorant) halal?
Iron Oxide (colorant) is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A mineral pigment used to color tablets and coatings. Mineral origin; no halal concern.
Colorant · Confidence: High
Also known as: E172, ferric oxide
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What it is
A mineral pigment used to color tablets and coatings.
Why it's here
Provides red/yellow/black coloring.
Why it may matter
Mineral origin; no halal concern.
Common sources
- Mineral
Reason codes
mineral
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Iron Oxide (colorant) halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Iron Oxide (colorant) as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral origin; no halal concern. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Iron Oxide (colorant) used for in medicines?
- A mineral pigment used to color tablets and coatings. Provides red/yellow/black coloring.
- What are common sources of Iron Oxide (colorant)?
- Common sources include: Mineral. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
53 total0 halal49 uncertain4 concern
- Prozac (Fluoxetine) 20 mg Capsule· Eli LillyUncertain
- Warfarin Sodium 5 mg Tablet· Bristol-Myers SquibbUncertain
- Crestor 10 mg Tablet (Rosuvastatin)· AstraZenecaUncertain
- Plavix 75 mg Tablet (Clopidogrel)· Bristol-Myers Squibb / SanofiUncertain
- Zestril 10 mg Tablet (Lisinopril)· AstraZenecaUncertain
- Nexium 40 mg Capsule (Esomeprazole)· AstraZenecaUncertain
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.
- Pain & Fever6 of 11 (55%)
- GERD / Acid Reflux5 of 6 (83%)
- Depression & Anxiety4 of 8 (50%)
- High Cholesterol4 of 7 (57%)
- Infections (Antibiotics)4 of 10 (40%)
Showing top 5 of 20 matched conditions.