Is Starch (Maize/Potato) halal?
Starch (Maize/Potato) is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Plant starch used as filler, binder, or disintegrant. Plant-derived; halal.
Excipient (filler/binder) · Confidence: High
Also known as: corn starch, potato starch, pregelatinized starch
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What it is
Plant starch used as filler, binder, or disintegrant.
Why it's here
Common bulking agent in tablets and capsules.
Why it may matter
Plant-derived; halal.
Common sources
- Corn
- Potato
- Wheat
Reason codes
plantDerived
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Starch (Maize/Potato) halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Starch (Maize/Potato) as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Starch (Maize/Potato) used for in medicines?
- Plant starch used as filler, binder, or disintegrant. Common bulking agent in tablets and capsules.
- What are common sources of Starch (Maize/Potato)?
- Common sources include: Corn; Potato; Wheat. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
29 total0 halal28 uncertain1 concern
- Tums Antacid (Calcium Carbonate 500 mg)· GSK Consumer HealthUncertain
- Synthroid (Levothyroxine) 50 mcg Tablet· AbbVieUncertain
- Prozac (Fluoxetine) 20 mg Capsule· Eli LillyUncertain
- Warfarin Sodium 5 mg Tablet· Bristol-Myers SquibbUncertain
- Prednisone 10 mg Tablet· Roxane LaboratoriesUncertain
- Zestril 10 mg Tablet (Lisinopril)· AstraZenecaUncertain
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.
- Hypertension4 of 15 (27%)
- Depression & Anxiety3 of 8 (38%)
- Infections (Antibiotics)3 of 10 (30%)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)3 of 5 (60%)
- Pain & Fever3 of 11 (27%)
Showing top 5 of 13 matched conditions.