Is Titanium Dioxide halal?
Titanium Dioxide is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A mineral pigment used to whiten tablets and capsules. Mineral; no halal concern. (Note: banned as food additive in EU.)
Colorant · Confidence: High
Also known as: E171
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What it is
A mineral pigment used to whiten tablets and capsules.
Why it's here
Provides opacity and white color.
Why it may matter
Mineral; no halal concern. (Note: banned as food additive in EU.)
Common sources
- Mineral
Reason codes
noKnownConcern
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Titanium Dioxide halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Titanium Dioxide as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral; no halal concern. (Note: banned as food additive in EU.) This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Titanium Dioxide used for in medicines?
- A mineral pigment used to whiten tablets and capsules. Provides opacity and white color.
- What are common sources of Titanium Dioxide?
- Common sources include: Mineral. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
80 total0 halal75 uncertain5 concern
- Ibuprofen 200 mg Tablet· AdvilUncertain
- Omeprazole 20 mg Capsule· Dr. Reddy'sUncertain
- Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet (Z-Pak)· PfizerUncertain
- Sertraline 50 mg Tablet· PfizerUncertain
- Tylenol PM Caplet· Johnson & JohnsonUncertain
- Benadryl Allergy Capsule (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)· Johnson & JohnsonUncertain
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.
- Hypertension9 of 15 (60%)
- Depression & Anxiety7 of 8 (88%)
- Infections (Antibiotics)7 of 10 (70%)
- GERD / Acid Reflux6 of 6 (100%)
- Pain & Fever6 of 11 (55%)
Showing top 5 of 21 matched conditions.