Medication

Q: I have a skin condition on my face which I am suffering from for +/- 10 years. I have tried various treatments but the success is very short. I was told about a natural medication which I researched with good results. I completed 10 days of the course (so far good) before learning that the capsules are made from bovine gelatin. Is it possible to continue the medication? I do not wish to consume something that is not lawful and at the same time I want a cure to my skin condition.

Q: Is medicinal alcohol same as alcohol? Can one take a medicine containing it? Please advise.

Q: I am taking echinaciae drops that have ethanol alcohol in it. I was told to put the drops in a little boiling water for the alcohol to evaporate, wait for a couple minutes and then drink. Is this allowed?

Q: Can Muslims use medicine which is gelatine coated like vitamin E, fish pills, etc?

Q: Is it permissible that any one can fill up the gap between two teeth with medicine?

Q: Is Horny Goat Weed Allowed? It's a capsule for low sperm count. But has gelatine on the outer shell.

Q: Is it permissible to drink cough syrup which contains alcohol?

Q: Today many medicines/sedatives/pain killers whether allopathic and homoeopathic contain certain percentages of alcohol in them. Operations are also performed using anaesthesia. Hence, we are left with no choice but to use them for our well being. What is the Shariah ruling seeking cure using these alcohol based medicines? Are they Halaal or Haraam?  Please give details.

Q: Is one permitted to apply a womans breast milk, not necessarily ones own wifes, to his skin to treat skin conditions. It is said to be very beneficial. This is having tried most other medications and methods available already.