Fatwa ID: 03597
Answered by: Maulana Mohammed Kamran Abid
Question
Is Gravol medication halal or haram?
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer:
Gravol medication is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness due to motion sickness. Some of the side effects of this medication include drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, and feelings of nervousness or excitement.[1] Gravol can be addictive when used in large doses.[2]
There is a detailed fatwa on the usage of these types of medications. Please see the link below.
http://daruliftabirmingham.co.uk/are-anti-depressants-drugs-allowed-in-
Only Allah knows best
Written by Maulana Mohammed Kamran Abid
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham
[1] https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/Substance-use-gravol.aspx
[2] https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/dimenhydrinate-addiction/#gref