Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate halal?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A surfactant used to wet drug particles and improve dissolution. Typically derived from coconut/palm oil; halal.
Excipient (surfactant) · Confidence: High
Also known as: SLS, sodium dodecyl sulfate
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What it is
A surfactant used to wet drug particles and improve dissolution.
Source:FDA IIG
Why it's here
Improves bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs.
See:FDA IIG
Why it may matter
Typically derived from coconut/palm oil; halal.
Source:FDA IIG
Common sources
- Coconut oil
- Palm oil
- Synthetic
Reason codes
plantDerivedsyntheticOrigin
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as HALAL (High confidence). Typically derived from coconut/palm oil; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate used for in medicines?
- A surfactant used to wet drug particles and improve dissolution. Improves bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs.
- What are common sources of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
- Common sources include: Coconut oil; Palm oil; Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
8 total0 halal7 uncertain1 concern
- Apixaban 5 mg Tablet (Eliquis)· Bristol-Myers Squibb / PfizerUncertain
- Zetia 10 mg Tablet (ezetimibe)· OrganonUncertain
- Celebrex 200 mg Capsule (celecoxib)· PfizerUncertain
- Strattera 40 mg Capsule (atomoxetine)· Eli LillyUncertain
- Hydrocortisone 1% Cream (OTC)· Perrigo PharmaceuticalsUncertain
- Cialis 5 mg Tablet (tadalafil)· Eli LillyUncertain
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.
- Men's Health (ED & BPH)2 of 4 (50%)
- ADHD1 of 3 (33%)
- Depression & Anxiety1 of 8 (13%)
- High Cholesterol1 of 7 (14%)
- Pain & Fever1 of 11 (9%)
Showing top 5 of 6 matched conditions.