Is Sucrose halal?
Sucrose is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Refined plant sugar. Plant-derived; halal. (Some refining uses bone char — rare in pharma grade.)
Sweetener · Confidence: High
Also known as: sugar, table sugar
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What it is
Refined plant sugar.
Why it's here
Sweetens syrups and chewables.
Why it may matter
Plant-derived; halal. (Some refining uses bone char — rare in pharma grade.)
Common sources
- Sugar cane
- Sugar beet
Reason codes
plantDerived
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Sucrose halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Sucrose as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived; halal. (Some refining uses bone char — rare in pharma grade.) This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Sucrose used for in medicines?
- Refined plant sugar. Sweetens syrups and chewables.
- What are common sources of Sucrose?
- Common sources include: Sugar cane; Sugar beet. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
13 total1 halal10 uncertain2 concern
- Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension· Sandoz UKLooks Halal
- Tums Antacid (Calcium Carbonate 500 mg)· GSK Consumer HealthUncertain
- Premarin (Conjugated Estrogens) 0.625 mg· Pfizer (Wyeth)Uncertain
- Nexium 40 mg Capsule (Esomeprazole)· AstraZenecaUncertain
- Nexium 20 mg Tablet· AstraZenecaUncertain
- Tums Extra Strength 750 Antacid Tablet· Haleon (formerly GSK Consumer Health)Uncertain
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.
- Allergies2 of 12 (17%)
- GERD / Acid Reflux2 of 6 (33%)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)2 of 5 (40%)
- ADHD1 of 3 (33%)
- Depression & Anxiety1 of 8 (13%)
Showing top 5 of 8 matched conditions.