Is Symbicort 80/4.5 mcg Inhaler (budesonide/formoterol) halal?
AstraZeneca · Metered-dose inhaler · 80 mcg / 4.5 mcg per actuation
Symbicort 80/4.5 mcg Inhaler (budesonide/formoterol) from AstraZeneca is currently flagged UNCERTAIN for halal status, with medium confidence based on DailyMed — Symbicort.
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Why this confidence level?
The formulation is documented but some excipients have mixed scholarly opinions or incomplete supplier detail. Primary source: DailyMed — Symbicort. Catalog row last reviewed 2025-05 — 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)
- Budesonide 80 mcg
- Formoterol fumarate 4.5 mcg
Inactive ingredients
1 halal · 0 uncertain · 1 concern — flagged: Ethanol
- EthanolConcern DetectedSolvent
- Povidone (PVP)Looks HalalExcipient (binder)
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 trail4
AuditHalal-friendlier alternatives
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