Is Sodium Citrate halal?
Sodium Citrate is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A buffering agent used to stabilise pH in liquids, injectables, and effervescent products. Synthetic from citric acid; halal.
Excipient (buffer) · Confidence: High
Also known as: trisodium citrate
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Excipient (preservative)
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What it is
A buffering agent used to stabilise pH in liquids, injectables, and effervescent products.
Source:FDA IIG — Sodium citrate
Why it's here
Keeps a formulation at a target pH.
Why it may matter
Synthetic from citric acid; halal.
Source:FDA IIG — Sodium citrate
Common sources
- Synthetic
Reason codes
syntheticOrigin
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Sodium Citrate halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Sodium Citrate as HALAL (High confidence). Synthetic from citric acid; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Sodium Citrate used for in medicines?
- A buffering agent used to stabilise pH in liquids, injectables, and effervescent products. Keeps a formulation at a target pH.
- What are common sources of Sodium Citrate?
- Common sources include: Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
6 total5 halal1 uncertain0 concern
- Humira 40 mg Pen (adalimumab)· AbbVieLooks Halal
- Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension· Sandoz UKLooks Halal
- Panadol Children's Suspension 120 mg/5 mL (GCC)· Haleon (GSK Consumer Healthcare)Looks Halal
- Trulicity 0.75 mg Pen (dulaglutide)· Eli LillyLooks Halal
- Flonase Allergy Relief Nasal Spray (fluticasone propionate)· HaleonLooks Halal
- Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet· Unichem PharmaceuticalsUncertain
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.