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Diazepam Desitin 10Mg Rectal solution
Drug name: diazepam
PL 14040/0002
Reason Code: R4A 🟨 Likely Halal (Yellow) (click here to find out more about more about R4A)
Generally permissible to use, especially if no 🟩 (green) alternative is available. If you wish to adopt extra caution or follow a stricter school, consult both a qualified healthcare professional and an Islamic scholar for personal reassurance.
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List of excipients: Benzyl alcohol Ethanol (96%) Propylene glycol Benzoic acid Sodium benzoate Purified Water
Ethanol from biological source (grain, sugar cane or sugar beet). Concentration of ethanol in final product is 9.5%
Permissible-majority scholarly agreement
Lamotrigine Desitin 10Mg/Ml Oral Suspension Rectal solution
Drug name: lamotrigine
PL 14040/0040
Reason Code: R1A 🟩 Halal (Green) (click to find out more about R1A)
Fully permissible to use in normal circumstances. It is still recommended to consult the manufacturer periodically to confirm halal status if your treatment is long term. When in doubt, seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional and an Islamic scholar to verify going compliance.
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List of excipients: Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) Simethicone emulsion [contains benzoic acid (E210)] Carbomer Glycerol Saccharin sodium Sodium hydroxide 1N solution (for pH adjustment) Strawberry flavour [contains
propylene glycol (E1520)] Purified water
No Confirmed Prohibited Content
Permissible — with universal scholarly agreement