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Is Peanut Oil halal?

Peanut Oil is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A refined edible oil from peanuts, used as a non-aqueous vehicle for fat-soluble actives in oral softgels and some IM injections (e.g. micronised progesterone). Plant-derived and halal. Note: significant peanut-allergy risk — patients with a peanut allergy should avoid these formulations.

Excipient (oil/vehicle) · Confidence: High

Also known as: arachis oil, groundnut oil

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What it is

A refined edible oil from peanuts, used as a non-aqueous vehicle for fat-soluble actives in oral softgels and some IM injections (e.g. micronised progesterone).

Source:DailyMed — Prometrium label (peanut oil vehicle)FDA IIG — Peanut oil

Why it's here

Dissolves lipid-soluble drugs that would precipitate in water, allowing predictable absorption.

See:DailyMed — Prometrium label (peanut oil vehicle)FDA IIG — Peanut oil

Why it may matter

Plant-derived and halal. Note: significant peanut-allergy risk — patients with a peanut allergy should avoid these formulations.

Source:DailyMed — Prometrium label (peanut oil vehicle)FDA IIG — Peanut oil

Common sources
  • Refined peanut oil (USP)

Questions to ask

  • Is there a non-peanut alternative if I have a peanut allergy?

Allergen tags

This excipient is sometimes flagged for the following allergen categories. Separate from halal status.

  • Peanut — Peanut Oil

Reason codes

plantDerived

Evidence & citations2

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Common questions

Is Peanut Oil halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Peanut Oil as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived and halal. Note: significant peanut-allergy risk — patients with a peanut allergy should avoid these formulations. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Peanut Oil used for in medicines?
A refined edible oil from peanuts, used as a non-aqueous vehicle for fat-soluble actives in oral softgels and some IM injections (e.g. micronised progesterone). Dissolves lipid-soluble drugs that would precipitate in water, allowing predictable absorption.
What are common sources of Peanut Oil?
Common sources include: Refined peanut oil (USP). Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Is there a non-peanut alternative if I have a peanut allergy?
Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Peanut Oil is halal in our cited database.

Medicines using this excipient

1 total0 halal1 uncertain0 concern

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