Is Polysorbate 80 halal?

Questions to ask

• What is the source of the fatty acids?

Reason codes

• FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)RegulatorHigh confidencewww.accessdata.fda.gov

Common questions

Is Polysorbate 80 halal?

RxHalal currently classifies Polysorbate 80 as UNCERTAIN (Low confidence). Fatty acid source can be plant or animal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.

What is Polysorbate 80 used for in medicines?

An emulsifier derived from fatty acids and sorbitol. Stabilizes liquid medicines and vaccines.

What are common sources of Polysorbate 80?

Common sources include: Plant oils (typical); Animal fats (rare). Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

What is the source of the fatty acids?

Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Polysorbate 80 is uncertain in our cited database.

Medicines using this excipient

Compare Humira 40 mg Pen (adalimumab) vs Trulicity 0.75 mg Pen (dulaglutide) →

• Humira 40 mg Pen (adalimumab)· AbbVieLooks Halal
• Trulicity 0.75 mg Pen (dulaglutide)· Eli LillyLooks Halal
• Flonase Allergy Relief Nasal Spray (fluticasone propionate)· HaleonLooks Halal
• Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml Suspension· Sandoz Inc.Uncertain
• Advil Liqui-Gels (Ibuprofen 200 mg)· GSK Consumer HealthUncertain
• Lipitor 20 mg Tablet· Pfizer / ViatrisUncertain

Seen most often in these conditions

Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.

• Allergies3 of 12 (25%)
• Anticoagulation1 of 5 (20%)
• Cough & Cold1 of 3 (33%)
• Diabetes (Type 2)1 of 9 (11%)
• GERD / Acid Reflux1 of 6 (17%)

Showing top 5 of 11 matched conditions.