Ingredients and excipients in medicines

Click on a tile to find out more about the ingredients and excipients that are commonly found in medicines that may be an issue for the Muslim community.

A vivid repetition of gelatin capsules creating a geometric pattern on a bright yellow background.

GELATINE

CHINESE HAMSTER OVARY CELLS

LACTOSE

CARMINE

STEARIC ACID

MAGNESIUM STEARATE

Close-up of a scientist using pipette in laboratory with test tubes.

ESTRADIOL

Elegant vintage glass bottle labeled Spiritus Aethylicus in a classic setting.

ETHANOL

A peaceful calf sleeps on hay, showcasing rural farm life and livestock tranquility.

RENNET

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SHELLAC

LANOLIN

COLLAGEN

List of common SYNTHETIC ALCOHOLS

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List of other
COMMON EXCIPIENTS

⚠️Remember

Even if a medicine contains a doubtful or problematic ingredient/excipient, it does not always mean it is prohibited or impermissible to take.

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