What is Iron Oxide (colorant) used for in medicines?

A mineral pigment used to color tablets and coatings. Provides red/yellow/black coloring.

What are common sources of Iron Oxide (colorant)?

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

Is Iron Oxide (colorant) halal?

Iron Oxide (colorant) is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A mineral pigment used to color tablets and coatings. Mineral origin; no halal concern.

Colorant · Confidence: High

Also known as: E172, ferric oxide

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What it is

A mineral pigment used to color tablets and coatings.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it's here

Provides red/yellow/black coloring.

See:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it may matter

Mineral origin; no halal concern.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Common sources

Mineral

Reason codes

mineral

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Common questions

Is Iron Oxide (colorant) halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Iron Oxide (colorant) as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral origin; no halal concern. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Iron Oxide (colorant) used for in medicines?: A mineral pigment used to color tablets and coatings. Provides red/yellow/black coloring.
What are common sources of Iron Oxide (colorant)?: Common sources include: Mineral. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

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