Consuming medications containing ethanol

Q: Are we allowed to consume medications containing ethanol, e.g. cough syrups and tinctures and so forth.

A: If it does not intoxicate, then it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)