You're offline — scan, search, vaccines, and full label analysis still work on-device. AI photo OCR and enhancement need a connection.

Skip to main content
RxHalalRxHalal
Library

Is Mannitol halal?

Mannitol is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A sugar alcohol used as a non-cariogenic sweetener and tablet diluent. Not ethanol. Sugar alcohol — not beverage alcohol — halal.

Excipient (sweetener / diluent) · Confidence: High

Also known as: E421, D-mannitol

Looks Halal Ask pharmacist
Find medicines containing Mannitol

Related excipients

Ranked by co-formulation in our medicine catalog, shared concern codes, and compare guides.

Aspartame Looks Halal

Sweetener

Used together in 4 medicines in our catalog

Open →Compare
Iron Oxide (colorant) Looks Halal

Colorant

Used together in 3 medicines in our catalog

Open →Compare
Magnesium Stearate Uncertain

Excipient (lubricant)

Used together in 3 medicines in our catalog

Open →Compare
Citric Acid Looks Halal

Excipient (pH adjuster)

Used together in 2 medicines in our catalog

Open →Compare
Gelatin Uncertain

Capsule material

Used together in 2 medicines in our catalog

Open →Compare
Hypromellose (HPMC) Looks Halal

Capsule material / coating

Used together in 2 medicines in our catalog

Open →Compare
Microcrystalline Cellulose Looks Halal

Excipient (filler)

Used together in 2 medicines in our catalog

Open →Compare
Polysorbate 80 Uncertain

Emulsifier

Used together in 2 medicines in our catalog

Open →Compare
What it is

A sugar alcohol used as a non-cariogenic sweetener and tablet diluent. Not ethanol.

Source:FDA IIG

Why it's here

Bulks chewables and IV osmotic diuretic.

See:FDA IIG

Why it may matter

Sugar alcohol — not beverage alcohol — halal.

Source:FDA IIG

Common sources
  • Plant fermentation of fructose / sucrose

Reason codes

plantDerived

Evidence & citations1

Audit

Common questions

Is Mannitol halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Mannitol as HALAL (High confidence). Sugar alcohol — not beverage alcohol — halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Mannitol used for in medicines?
A sugar alcohol used as a non-cariogenic sweetener and tablet diluent. Not ethanol. Bulks chewables and IV osmotic diuretic.
What are common sources of Mannitol?
Common sources include: Plant fermentation of fructose / sucrose. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Medicines using this excipient

8 total2 halal6 uncertain0 concern
See all 8 medicines →

Seen most often in these conditions

Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.