Is Nexium 40 mg Capsule (Esomeprazole) halal?
AstraZeneca · Delayed-release capsule · 40 mg
Nexium 40 mg Capsule (Esomeprazole) from AstraZeneca is currently flagged UNCERTAIN for halal status, with medium confidence based on DailyMed.
3 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: DailyMed. Catalog row last reviewed 2024-05 — always confirm against your current package insert.
Do not stop your medicine without medical advice. RxHalal provides information only — not medical advice or Islamic rulings.
Active ingredient(s)
- Esomeprazole magnesium 40 mg
Inactive ingredients
5 halal · 1 uncertain · 0 concern — flagged: Gelatin
- GelatinUncertainCapsule material
- SucroseLooks HalalSweetener
- TalcLooks HalalExcipient (glidant)
- Titanium DioxideLooks HalalColorant
- Iron Oxide (colorant)Looks HalalColorant
- Hypromellose (HPMC)Looks HalalCapsule material / coating
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 trail8
AuditHalal-friendlier alternatives
Ranked by status and flagged excipients in our database. Your clinician must approve any switch.
- Pantoprazole 40 mg Delayed-Release TabletDr. Reddy's Laboratories · Tablet (delayed-release)
Listed alternate formulation — same active, different excipients or dosage form.
Catalog pickUncertain - Tums Antacid (Calcium Carbonate 500 mg)GSK Consumer Health · Chewable tablet
Fewer flagged excipients (1 vs 2).
Same conditionUncertain - Tums Extra Strength 750 Antacid TabletHaleon (formerly GSK Consumer Health) · Chewable tablet
Fewer flagged excipients (1 vs 2).
Same conditionUncertain