Is Norvasc 5 mg Tablet (Amlodipine) halal?
Pfizer · Tablet · 5 mg
Norvasc 5 mg Tablet (Amlodipine) from Pfizer is currently flagged UNCERTAIN for halal status, with low confidence based on DailyMed.
1 halal-friendlier alternative in our catalog ↓
Why this confidence level?
The record is preliminary — limited formulation detail, older packaging, or conflicting source notes. Primary source: DailyMed. Catalog row last reviewed 2024-04 — 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)
- Amlodipine besylate 5 mg
Inactive ingredients
3 halal · 1 uncertain · 0 concern — flagged: Magnesium Stearate
- Microcrystalline CelluloseLooks HalalExcipient (filler)
- Calcium CarbonateLooks HalalMineral / antacid
- Magnesium StearateUncertainExcipient (lubricant)
- Sodium Starch GlycolateLooks HalalExcipient (disintegrant)
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 trail5
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