What is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose used for in medicines?

A cellulose-derived polymer used as a binder and viscosity-modifier. Controls release rate in extended-release tablets.

What are common sources of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose?

Common sources include: Wood pulp / cotton. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose halal?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A cellulose-derived polymer used as a binder and viscosity-modifier. Plant-derived; halal.

Excipient (binder) · Confidence: High

Also known as: CMC, sodium CMC, carmellose sodium

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What it is

A cellulose-derived polymer used as a binder and viscosity-modifier.

Source:FDA IIG — Carboxymethyl cellulose

Why it's here

Controls release rate in extended-release tablets.

See:FDA IIG — Carboxymethyl cellulose

Why it may matter

Plant-derived; halal.

Source:FDA IIG — Carboxymethyl cellulose

Common sources

Wood pulp / cotton

Reason codes

plantDerived

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Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose used for in medicines?: A cellulose-derived polymer used as a binder and viscosity-modifier. Controls release rate in extended-release tablets.
What are common sources of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose?: Common sources include: Wood pulp / cotton. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

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