Is Sodium Starch Glycolate halal?
Sodium Starch Glycolate is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A modified starch used to help tablets disintegrate. Plant-derived starch; no known concern.
Excipient (disintegrant) · Confidence: High
Also known as: SSG
Related excipients
Ranked by co-formulation in our medicine catalog, shared concern codes, and compare guides.
Excipient (filler)
Used together in 10 medicines in our catalog
Capsule material / coating
Used together in 6 medicines in our catalog
Excipient (binder/solubilizer)
Used together in 3 medicines in our catalog
A modified starch used to help tablets disintegrate.
Helps tablets break apart.
Plant-derived starch; no known concern.
- Potato/corn starch
Reason codes
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Sodium Starch Glycolate halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Sodium Starch Glycolate as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived starch; no known concern. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Sodium Starch Glycolate used for in medicines?
- A modified starch used to help tablets disintegrate. Helps tablets break apart.
- What are common sources of Sodium Starch Glycolate?
- Common sources include: Potato/corn starch. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
- Amoxicillin 500 mg Capsule· Sandoz Inc.Uncertain
- Amoxicillin 500 mg Tablet· Teva PharmaceuticalsUncertain
- Norvasc 5 mg Tablet (Amlodipine)· PfizerUncertain
- Glucophage XR 500 mg (Metformin ER)· Bristol-Myers SquibbUncertain
- Augmentin 625 mg Tablet· GSKUncertain
- Mucinex DM 600 mg / 30 mg Extended-Release Tablet· Reckitt BenckiserUncertain
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.
- Infections (Antibiotics)2 of 10 (20%)
- Sleep Disorders2 of 5 (40%)
- Cough & Cold1 of 3 (33%)
- Diabetes (Type 2)1 of 9 (11%)
- Hypertension1 of 15 (7%)
Showing top 5 of 7 matched conditions.