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Is Adult Cough Syrup (with ethanol) halal?

Robitussin · Oral solution · 100 mL

Concern Detected

Adult Cough Syrup (with ethanol) from Robitussin is currently flagged HARAM for halal status, with high confidence based on DailyMed.

2 halal-friendlier alternatives in our catalog ↓

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

Multiple independent sources agree on the excipient list and our rules found no contradictions. 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
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Concern
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Active ingredient(s)

  • Dextromethorphan
  • Guaifenesin

Inactive ingredients

1 halal · 1 uncertain · 1 concern — flagged: Ethanol, Glycerin

Used to treat

Why this status

ethanolPresent

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: Robitussin DM Cough + Chest Congestion Syrup — Better halal status (halal) than Adult Cough Syrup (with ethanol).

Compare with Robitussin DM Cough + Chest Congestion Syrup →