What is Propylene Glycol used for in medicines?

A synthetic solvent commonly used in liquid medicines. Dissolves active ingredients; not an intoxicant.

What are common sources of Propylene Glycol?

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

Is Propylene Glycol halal?

Propylene Glycol is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A synthetic solvent commonly used in liquid medicines. Synthetic and non-intoxicating.

Solvent · Confidence: High

Also known as: PG, E1520

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What it is

A synthetic solvent commonly used in liquid medicines.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it's here

Dissolves active ingredients; not an intoxicant.

See:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it may matter

Synthetic and non-intoxicating.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Common sources

Synthetic

Reason codes

syntheticSolventCommon

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Common questions

Is Propylene Glycol halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Propylene Glycol as HALAL (High confidence). Synthetic and non-intoxicating. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Propylene Glycol used for in medicines?: A synthetic solvent commonly used in liquid medicines. Dissolves active ingredients; not an intoxicant.
What are common sources of Propylene Glycol?: Common sources include: Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

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