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Alcohol in Drug Delivery Systems: Scientific Roles and Islamic Ethical Considerations in Muslim Contexts
Seyed Morteza Naghib1, Mohammad Ali Khorasani1
1Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 1684613114, Iran.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
|March 15, 2026
Summary
This study explores alcohol
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Islamic Bioethics
Background:
- Ethanol is a common pharmaceutical excipient due to its solvent, preservative, and absorption-enhancing properties.
- The use of alcohol in medicine presents ethical challenges in Islam due to its classification as unclean (najis) and forbidden (haram).
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the pharmacological roles of alcohol in drug delivery.
- To analyze Islamic legal principles governing alcohol's permissibility in medicine.
- To evaluate innovative, ethical alternatives in pharmaceutical formulations.
Main Methods:
- Review of pharmacological functions of alcohol in drug delivery.
- Analysis of Islamic legal principles (darura, istihala) and alternatives.
- Evaluation of emerging alcohol-free drug delivery platforms and Halal certification systems.
Main Results:
- Alcohol's physicochemical properties are beneficial in medicine, permissible under necessity or transformation.
- Glycerol-based solvents, deep eutectic systems, and nanocarriers are effective alcohol-free alternatives.
- Halal certification systems signal a regulatory shift towards ethical pharmaceutical practices.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration between Islamic scholars, pharmaceutical experts, and regulators is crucial.
- Standardized halal frameworks and alcohol-free methods can enhance patient trust and accessibility.
- Development of culturally sensitive, scientifically sound drug delivery ensures inclusive healthcare.
Keywords:
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