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Is Zinc Chloride halal?

Zinc Chloride is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. An inorganic salt used to stabilise insulin and other biologic formulations. Mineral; halal.

Excipient (stabiliser) · Confidence: High

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What it is

An inorganic salt used to stabilise insulin and other biologic formulations.

Source:FDA IIG — Zinc chloride

Why it's here

Helps insulin hexamer formation, prolonging shelf-life.

See:FDA IIG — Zinc chloride

Why it may matter

Mineral; halal.

Source:FDA IIG — Zinc chloride

Common sources
  • Synthetic

Reason codes

mineralOrigin

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Common questions

Is Zinc Chloride halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Zinc Chloride as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Zinc Chloride used for in medicines?
An inorganic salt used to stabilise insulin and other biologic formulations. Helps insulin hexamer formation, prolonging shelf-life.
What are common sources of Zinc Chloride?
Common sources include: Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Medicines using this excipient

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