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Is Stearic Acid halal?

Stearic Acid is classified uncertain for halal use with Medium confidence. A saturated fatty acid used as a tablet lubricant and binder. Can be sourced from plants (palm, coconut) or animal fats.

Excipient (lubricant) · Confidence: Medium

Also known as: octadecanoic acid

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What it is

A saturated fatty acid used as a tablet lubricant and binder.

Source:FDA IIG

Why it's here

Helps tablets release cleanly from molds and improves flow.

See:FDA IIG

Why it may matter

Can be sourced from plants (palm, coconut) or animal fats.

Source:FDA IIG

Common sources
  • Palm/coconut oil
  • Tallow (animal fat)

Questions to ask

  • Is this stearic acid plant-derived?

Reason codes

stearateSourceUnknown

Evidence & citations1

Audit

Common questions

Is Stearic Acid halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Stearic Acid as UNCERTAIN (Medium confidence). Can be sourced from plants (palm, coconut) or animal fats. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Stearic Acid used for in medicines?
A saturated fatty acid used as a tablet lubricant and binder. Helps tablets release cleanly from molds and improves flow.
What are common sources of Stearic Acid?
Common sources include: Palm/coconut oil; Tallow (animal fat). Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Is this stearic acid plant-derived?
Ask your pharmacist or prescriber. RxHalal lists this because Stearic Acid is uncertain in our cited database.

Medicines using this excipient

11 total0 halal11 uncertain0 concern
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