What is Starch (Maize/Potato) used for in medicines?

Plant starch used as filler, binder, or disintegrant. Common bulking agent in tablets and capsules.

What are common sources of Starch (Maize/Potato)?

Common sources include: Corn; Potato; Wheat. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Is Starch (Maize/Potato) halal?

Starch (Maize/Potato) is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Plant starch used as filler, binder, or disintegrant. Plant-derived; halal.

Excipient (filler/binder) · Confidence: High

Also known as: corn starch, potato starch, pregelatinized starch

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What it is

Plant starch used as filler, binder, or disintegrant.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it's here

Common bulking agent in tablets and capsules.

See:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it may matter

Plant-derived; halal.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Common sources

Corn
Potato
Wheat

Allergen tags

This excipient is sometimes flagged for the following allergen categories. Separate from halal status.

Gluten / wheat — Starch (Maize/Potato)

Reason codes

plantDerived

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Common questions

Is Starch (Maize/Potato) halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Starch (Maize/Potato) as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Starch (Maize/Potato) used for in medicines?: Plant starch used as filler, binder, or disintegrant. Common bulking agent in tablets and capsules.
What are common sources of Starch (Maize/Potato)?: Common sources include: Corn; Potato; Wheat. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Medicines using this excipient

29 total0 halal28 uncertain1 concern

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