What is Sucrose used for in medicines?

Refined plant sugar. Sweetens syrups and chewables.

What are common sources of Sucrose?

Common sources include: Sugar cane; Sugar beet. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Is Sucrose halal?

Sucrose is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Refined plant sugar. Plant-derived; halal. (Some refining uses bone char — rare in pharma grade.)

Sweetener · Confidence: High

Also known as: sugar, table sugar

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What it is

Refined plant sugar.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it's here

Sweetens syrups and chewables.

See:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it may matter

Plant-derived; halal. (Some refining uses bone char — rare in pharma grade.)

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Common sources

Sugar cane
Sugar beet

Reason codes

plantDerived

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Common questions

Is Sucrose halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Sucrose as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived; halal. (Some refining uses bone char — rare in pharma grade.) This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Sucrose used for in medicines?: Refined plant sugar. Sweetens syrups and chewables.
What are common sources of Sucrose?: Common sources include: Sugar cane; Sugar beet. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

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