Is Amoxil 500 mg Capsule halal?
GSK · Capsule · 500 mg
Amoxil 500 mg Capsule from GSK is currently flagged UNCERTAIN for halal status, with medium confidence based on GSK GCC leaflet.
6 halal-friendlier alternatives in our catalog ↓
Why this confidence level?
The formulation is documented but some excipients have mixed scholarly opinions or incomplete supplier detail. Primary source: GSK GCC leaflet. Catalog row last reviewed 2024-03 — always confirm against your current package insert.
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Active ingredient(s)
- Amoxicillin trihydrate 500 mg
Inactive ingredients
2 halal · 2 uncertain · 0 concern — flagged: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate
- GelatinUncertainCapsule material
- Magnesium StearateUncertainExcipient (lubricant)
- Titanium DioxideLooks HalalColorant
- Iron Oxide (colorant)Looks HalalColorant
Used to treat
Why this status
What to do next
- Do not stop your medicine without speaking to your clinician.
- Ask your pharmacist about the source of any flagged excipients (e.g., stearate, gelatin, glycerin).
- Ask whether a different manufacturer or formulation has a clearer ingredient profile.
- If fiqh nuance applies (e.g., ethanol or animal-derived), consult a qualified scholar.
- Save to My Meds to track and re-check later.
Evidence trail6
AuditFormulation history
Excipients listed by the manufacturer over time.
- 2024-03 · status: uncertain · confidence: Medium
Added iron oxide colorant for capsule shell identification.
- gelatin
- magnesium-stearate
- titanium-dioxide
- iron-oxide
- 2022-06 · status: uncertain · confidence: Medium
Earlier formulation without iron oxide colorant.
- gelatin
- magnesium-stearate
- titanium-dioxide
Formulation history
Older inactive-ingredient lists we have on file for Amoxil 500 mg Capsule. Always verify against your current package insert.
- Effective 2022-06 Uncertain
Earlier formulation without iron oxide colorant.
- Gelatin
- Magnesium Stearate
- Titanium Dioxide
- Effective 2024-03 Uncertain
Added iron oxide colorant for capsule shell identification.
- Gelatin
- Magnesium Stearate
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxide (colorant)
Halal-friendlier alternatives
Ranked by status and flagged excipients in our database. Your clinician must approve any switch.
Top pick: Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension — Better halal status (halal) than Amoxil 500 mg Capsule.
- Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL Oral SuspensionSandoz UK · Oral suspension
Better halal status (halal) than Amoxil 500 mg Capsule.
Same activeLooks Halal - Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml SuspensionSandoz Inc. · Oral suspension
Fewer flagged excipients (2 vs 3).
Same activeUncertain - Amoxicillin 500 mg CapsuleSandoz Inc. · Capsule
Fewer flagged excipients (2 vs 3).
Same activeUncertain - Amoxicillin 500 mg TabletTeva Pharmaceuticals · Tablet
Fewer flagged excipients (2 vs 3).
Same activeUncertain - Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet (Z-Pak)Pfizer · Tablet
Fewer flagged excipients (2 vs 3).
Same conditionUncertain - Ciprofloxacin 500 mg TabletDr. Reddy's Laboratories · Tablet (film-coated)
Fewer flagged excipients (2 vs 3).
Same conditionUncertain