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Is Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet (Z-Pak) halal?

Pfizer · Tablet · 250 mg

Uncertain

Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet (Z-Pak) from Pfizer is currently flagged UNCERTAIN for halal status, with medium confidence based on DailyMed.

1 halal-friendlier alternative in our catalog ↓

Confidence: Medium·Source: DailyMed·Updated: 2024-02
Why this confidence level?

The formulation is documented but some excipients have mixed scholarly opinions or incomplete supplier detail. Primary source: DailyMed. Catalog row last reviewed 2024-02 — always confirm against your current package insert.

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Halal ingredients
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Uncertain
0
Concern
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Active ingredient(s)

  • Azithromycin 250 mg

Inactive ingredients

3 halal · 1 uncertain · 0 concern — flagged: Magnesium Stearate

Used to treat

Why this status

stearateSourceUnknowndairyDerived

What to do next

  1. Do not stop your medicine without speaking to your clinician.
  2. Ask your pharmacist about the source of any flagged excipients (e.g., stearate, gelatin, glycerin).
  3. Ask whether a different manufacturer or formulation has a clearer ingredient profile.
  4. If fiqh nuance applies (e.g., ethanol or animal-derived), consult a qualified scholar.
  5. Save to My Meds to track and re-check later.

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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 Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet (Z-Pak).

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