Miscellaneous additive

Is Porcine Heparin halal?

Porcine Heparin: An anticoagulant extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa; the standard heparin source in the US and UK. Porcine-derived. Bovine-source heparin and synthetic alternatives (e.g. fonda…

HaramNot permissible — prohibited source confirmed

Porcine Heparin: An anticoagulant extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa; the standard heparin source in the US and UK. Porcine-derived. Bovine-source heparin and synthetic alternatives (e.g. fonda…

What the sources say

An anticoagulant extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa; the standard heparin source in the US and UK. Porcine-derived. Bovine-source heparin and synthetic alternatives (e.g. fondaparinux, DOACs) m…
Verified Haram An anticoagulant extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa; the standard heparin source in the US and UK. Porcine-derived. Bovine-source heparin and synthetic a… RxHalal (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

NamePorcine Heparin
Also on labels asheparin sodium, porcine mucosa heparin
Additive classMiscellaneous additive
ClassificationVerified haram
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is Porcine Heparin halal?

Porcine Heparin is classified as Verified haram. Porcine Heparin: An anticoagulant extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa; the standard heparin source in the US and UK. Porcine-derived. Bovine-source heparin and synthetic alternatives (e.g. fonda…

Is Porcine Heparin halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Porcine Heparin is verified haram. Not permissible — prohibited source confirmed Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Porcine Heparin called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: heparin sodium, porcine mucosa heparin.

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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