Is Sodium Bicarbonate halal?
Sodium Bicarbonate is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. An alkaline salt that neutralises stomach acid; also used as an effervescent base. Mineral; halal.
Active / antacid · Confidence: High
Also known as: baking soda, NaHCO3
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What it is
An alkaline salt that neutralises stomach acid; also used as an effervescent base.
Source:FDA monograph
Why it's here
Antacid action and tablet effervescence.
See:FDA monograph
Why it may matter
Mineral; halal.
Source:FDA monograph
Common sources
- Trona ore
- Synthetic Solvay process
Reason codes
mineralOrigin
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Sodium Bicarbonate halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Sodium Bicarbonate as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Sodium Bicarbonate used for in medicines?
- An alkaline salt that neutralises stomach acid; also used as an effervescent base. Antacid action and tablet effervescence.
- What are common sources of Sodium Bicarbonate?
- Common sources include: Trona ore; Synthetic Solvay process. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
2 total0 halal2 uncertain0 concern
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.