Is Triethyl Citrate halal?

Reason codes

• FDA IIG — Triethyl citrateRegulatorHigh confidencewww.accessdata.fda.gov

Common questions

Is Triethyl Citrate halal?

RxHalal currently classifies Triethyl Citrate as HALAL (High confidence). Made from citric acid (fermented from glucose) and ethanol that is fully consumed in esterification — no free ethanol remains. Halal in standard fiqh views. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.

What is Triethyl Citrate used for in medicines?

Citric-acid ester of ethanol, used as a plasticiser in film coatings. Keeps enteric and modified-release coatings flexible.

What are common sources of Triethyl Citrate?

Common sources include: Synthetic from citric acid + ethanol. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Medicines using this excipient

• Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg Tablet (Voltaren)· Novartis PharmaceuticalsUncertain
• Adderall XR 20 mg Capsule (mixed amphetamine salts)· Takeda PharmaceuticalsUncertain

Seen most often in these conditions

Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.

• ADHD1 of 3 (33%)
• Pain & Fever1 of 11 (9%)