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Is Neomycin halal?

Neomycin is classified uncertain for halal use with Low confidence. An aminoglycoside antibiotic used during vaccine manufacturing; trace amounts may remain in finished vaccines. Not porcine-derived; relevant for antibiotic allergy screening, not typical halal animal-origin concerns.

Excipient (antibiotic trace) · Confidence: Low

Also known as: neomycin sulfate, neomycin B

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What it is

An aminoglycoside antibiotic used during vaccine manufacturing; trace amounts may remain in finished vaccines.

Source:CDC — Vaccine excipient tableFDA — M-M-R II package insert

Why it's here

Prevents bacterial contamination during production.

See:CDC — Vaccine excipient tableFDA — M-M-R II package insert

Why it may matter

Not porcine-derived; relevant for antibiotic allergy screening, not typical halal animal-origin concerns.

Source:CDC — Vaccine excipient tableFDA — M-M-R II package insert

Common sources
  • Microbial fermentation

Questions to ask

  • Is neomycin listed in this vaccine's excipient table?
  • Do I have a documented neomycin or aminoglycoside allergy?

Reason codes

antibioticResidue

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Is Neomycin halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Neomycin as UNCERTAIN (Low confidence). Not porcine-derived; relevant for antibiotic allergy screening, not typical halal animal-origin concerns. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Neomycin used for in medicines?
An aminoglycoside antibiotic used during vaccine manufacturing; trace amounts may remain in finished vaccines. Prevents bacterial contamination during production.
What are common sources of Neomycin?
Common sources include: Microbial fermentation. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Is neomycin listed in this vaccine's excipient table?
Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Neomycin is uncertain in our cited database.
Do I have a documented neomycin or aminoglycoside allergy?
Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Neomycin is uncertain in our cited database.

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