Is Polyethylene Glycol 400 halal?
Polyethylene Glycol 400 is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A synthetic polymer used as a solvent and vehicle in soft-gel capsules and topicals. Synthetic; halal.
Excipient (solvent/vehicle) · Confidence: High
Also known as: PEG 400, macrogol 400
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What it is
A synthetic polymer used as a solvent and vehicle in soft-gel capsules and topicals.
Source:FDA IIG
Why it's here
Dissolves poorly water-soluble drugs.
See:FDA IIG
Why it may matter
Synthetic; halal.
Source:FDA IIG
Common sources
- Synthetic from ethylene oxide
Reason codes
syntheticOrigin
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AuditCommon questions
- Is Polyethylene Glycol 400 halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Polyethylene Glycol 400 as HALAL (High confidence). Synthetic; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Polyethylene Glycol 400 used for in medicines?
- A synthetic polymer used as a solvent and vehicle in soft-gel capsules and topicals. Dissolves poorly water-soluble drugs.
- What are common sources of Polyethylene Glycol 400?
- Common sources include: Synthetic from ethylene oxide. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
6 total1 halal5 uncertain0 concern
- Systane Original Lubricant Eye Drops (OTC)· Alcon VisionLooks Halal
- Pantoprazole 40 mg Delayed-Release Tablet· Dr. Reddy's LaboratoriesUncertain
- Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg Tablet· Major PharmaceuticalsUncertain
- Lexapro 10 mg Tablet (escitalopram)· AbbVieUncertain
- Wellbutrin XL 150 mg Tablet (bupropion)· GlaxoSmithKlineUncertain
- Estradiol Transdermal Patch 0.05 mg/24 hr· Mylan PharmaceuticalsUncertain
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.