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Is Potassium Chloride halal?

Potassium Chloride is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. An inorganic potassium salt used as an electrolyte balancer in IV fluids, lubricant eye drops, and oral rehydration formulas. Mineral origin; halal.

Excipient (electrolyte) · Confidence: High

Also known as: KCl

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What it is

An inorganic potassium salt used as an electrolyte balancer in IV fluids, lubricant eye drops, and oral rehydration formulas.

Source:FDA IIG — Potassium chloride

Why it's here

Maintains physiological tonicity and prevents stinging in ophthalmic preparations.

See:FDA IIG — Potassium chloride

Why it may matter

Mineral origin; halal.

Source:FDA IIG — Potassium chloride

Common sources
  • Mineral (sylvite)

Reason codes

mineralOrigin

Evidence & citations1

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Common questions

Is Potassium Chloride halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Potassium Chloride as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral origin; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Potassium Chloride used for in medicines?
An inorganic potassium salt used as an electrolyte balancer in IV fluids, lubricant eye drops, and oral rehydration formulas. Maintains physiological tonicity and prevents stinging in ophthalmic preparations.
What are common sources of Potassium Chloride?
Common sources include: Mineral (sylvite). Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Medicines using this excipient

1 total1 halal0 uncertain0 concern

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