Is Voltaren 50 mg Tablet halal?
Novartis (GSK Consumer) · Tablet (enteric-coated) · 50 mg
Voltaren 50 mg Tablet from Novartis (GSK Consumer) is currently flagged UNCERTAIN for halal status, with medium confidence based on Novartis GCC leaflet.
1 halal-friendlier alternative in our catalog ↓
Why this confidence level?
The formulation is documented but some excipients have mixed scholarly opinions or incomplete supplier detail. Primary source: Novartis GCC leaflet. 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)
- Diclofenac sodium 50 mg
Inactive ingredients
5 halal · 1 uncertain · 0 concern — flagged: Magnesium Stearate
- LactoseLooks HalalExcipient (filler)
- Povidone (PVP)Looks HalalExcipient (binder)
- Magnesium StearateUncertainExcipient (lubricant)
- TalcLooks HalalExcipient (glidant)
- Titanium DioxideLooks HalalColorant
- Iron Oxide (colorant)Looks HalalColorant
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 trail7
AuditHalal-friendlier alternatives
Ranked by status and flagged excipients in our database. Your clinician must approve any switch.
Top pick: Panadol Children's Suspension 120 mg/5 mL (GCC) — Better halal status (halal) than Voltaren 50 mg Tablet.
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