The Ruling on Using Medicines That Contain Alcohol

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah make you the best, some medicines contain substances that, if taken alone, would intoxicate, but when mixed with other substances, they do not intoxicate. Is it permissible to bring in these medicines for use, whether for minor illnesses or major ones?

Answer:
No, by Allah, it is not permissible to use what contains alcohol. It is not permissible. This is not permissible because it is an intoxicant. Even if it does not intoxicate, it is considered an intoxicant, and it is not permissible to use it if it is established that it contains alcohol. It is not permissible to use it. There has been research by doctors on this matter, and conferences and sessions have been held, and there has been a lot of discussion. They now want to avoid medicines that contain alcohol, prohibit their import, and suffice with medicines that do not contain alcohol. This is good if it is realized; if it is realized, it is good.