Is Sodium Phosphate halal?
Sodium Phosphate is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. An inorganic buffer used in injectables, including some pen-injector formulations. Mineral; halal.
Excipient (buffer) · Confidence: High
Also known as: monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate
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Excipient (preservative)
Used together in 2 medicines in our catalog
What it is
An inorganic buffer used in injectables, including some pen-injector formulations.
Source:FDA IIG — Sodium phosphate
Why it's here
Stabilises pH of solutions.
Why it may matter
Mineral; halal.
Source:FDA IIG — Sodium phosphate
Common sources
- Synthetic
Reason codes
mineralOrigin
Evidence & citations1
AuditCommon questions
- Is Sodium Phosphate halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Sodium Phosphate as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Sodium Phosphate used for in medicines?
- An inorganic buffer used in injectables, including some pen-injector formulations. Stabilises pH of solutions.
- What are common sources of Sodium Phosphate?
- Common sources include: Synthetic. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
5 total5 halal0 uncertain0 concern
- Ozempic 0.5 mg Pen (semaglutide)· Novo NordiskLooks Halal
- Flonase Allergy Relief Nasal Spray (fluticasone propionate)· HaleonLooks Halal
- NovoLog FlexPen (insulin aspart, rDNA)· Novo NordiskLooks Halal
- Xalatan 0.005% Ophthalmic Solution (latanoprost)· PfizerLooks Halal
- Timolol Maleate 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution· Bausch & LombLooks Halal
Seen most often in these conditions
Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.