My question is about the smell that comes from Vicks [i.e., Vicks Vaporub, used externally to relieve headaches]. Does it have any substance that reaches the stomach when I apply the Vicks in the area of the forehead and nose whilst fasting?
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Can I Use Vicks Inhaler while Fasting?
Question: 37949
Summary of answer
Vicks does not have any effect on the fast, because it has no substance.
Answer
Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and his family.
The smell that comes from Vicks does not have any effect on the fast, because it is simply a smell that has no substance that can reach the stomach.
For more details, please see the following answers:
Does Wearing Perfume Break Your Fast?
Do Nasal Sprays Break the Fast?
Can You Use Nasal Spray while Fasting?
And Allah knows best.
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