Medicine

Is it permissible to take Homeopathy medicine for my lung issues (Asthma/COPD) 4-5 times a day without water while fasting? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi	As Ramadan approaches, I would like to know if I can fast with chronic cholecystitis and gallstone disease, especially since my doctor has advised gallbladder removal surgery. If fasting is not permitted, what are my compensatory options? Zaid Alsalami
Is it permissible to consume a homeopathic syrup that contains 11.9% alcohol in addition to other ingredients? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi	Some medicines are only available as capsules. The outer shell has gelatin but the medicine powder inside does not. Both are dry during manufacture. Is it ok to open such capsules and use the medicine without the shell? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi