What is Beeswax used for in medicines?

Wax produced by honeybees. Used in coatings, ointments, and capsules.

What are common sources of Beeswax?

Common sources include: Honeybees. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Is Beeswax halal?

Beeswax is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Wax produced by honeybees. Bee product; generally considered permissible by major scholars.

Coating / wax · Confidence: High

Also known as: cera alba, E901

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What it is

Wax produced by honeybees.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it's here

Used in coatings, ointments, and capsules.

See:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it may matter

Bee product; generally considered permissible by major scholars.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Common sources

Honeybees

Reason codes

animalDerivedPossible

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Is Beeswax halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Beeswax as HALAL (High confidence). Bee product; generally considered permissible by major scholars. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Beeswax used for in medicines?: Wax produced by honeybees. Used in coatings, ointments, and capsules.
What are common sources of Beeswax?: Common sources include: Honeybees. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.