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==Medication== | ==Medication== | ||
# Medicines in form of tablets or liquid which are bitter may be taken on Pesach, even if they contain chametz. Since it is possible that this isn't always the case, one should consult a Rabbi.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 22)</ref> | # Medicines in form of tablets or liquid which are bitter may be taken on [[Pesach]], even if they contain chametz. Since it is possible that this isn't always the case, one should consult a Rabbi.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 22)</ref> | ||
# However, coated tablets can be a potential issue of chametz and one should consult one's rabbi.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 23)</ref> | # However, coated tablets can be a potential issue of chametz and one should consult one's rabbi.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 23)</ref> | ||
# Flavored liquid medicines such as cough medicine is a more serious issue and may contain chametz and a Rabbi should be consulted.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 24)</ref> | # Flavored liquid medicines such as cough medicine is a more serious issue and may contain chametz and a Rabbi should be consulted.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 24)</ref> | ||
==Products containing alcohol== | ==Products containing alcohol== | ||
# Products with ethyl alcohol or denatured alcohol are potentially chametz, however, isopropyl alcohol may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 25)</ref> | # Products with ethyl alcohol or denatured alcohol are potentially chametz, however, isopropyl alcohol may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 25)</ref> | ||
# Solid products which contain alcohol such as creams, ointments, salves, and powders, may be used. An exception to this is perfumed powders and roll-on deodorants which may contain chametz.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26). </ref>However, some Sephardim permit using cosmetics. <ref>JSOR 2012 [[Pesach]] List (pg 14) writes that cosmetics such as: hair spray, soaps, shampoos, deodorant, powders (medicated, perfumed, baby, face, foot) are permitted for [[Pesach]].</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and [[Yom Tov]], see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages. | # Solid products which contain alcohol such as creams, ointments, salves, and powders, may be used. An exception to this is perfumed powders and roll-on deodorants which may contain chametz.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26). </ref>However, some Sephardim permit using [[cosmetics]]. <ref>JSOR 2012 [[Pesach]] List (pg 14) writes that [[cosmetics]] such as: hair spray, soaps, shampoos, deodorant, powders (medicated, perfumed, baby, face, foot) are permitted for [[Pesach]].</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]], see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages. | ||
# Liquid products such as perfume, cologne, toilet water, hair spray, hair tonic, pre-shave lotion, after-shave lotion, mouthwash, and spray deodorants are considered to be chametz unless the specific brand was approved for [[Pesach]] use.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref> | # Liquid products such as perfume, cologne, toilet water, hair spray, hair tonic, pre-shave lotion, after-shave lotion, mouthwash, and spray deodorants are considered to be chametz unless the specific brand was approved for [[Pesach]] use.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref> | ||
# Nail polish, nail polish remover, hand lotion, hand creams, baby lotion, baby cream, shampoo, shoe polish, ink, paint, and air freshener may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>Sephardim are lenient regarding shoe polish if it was bought before [[Pesach]]. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (vol 1, pg 119) </ref>In regards to using creams and other products on Shabbat and [[Yom Tov]], see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages. | # Nail polish, nail polish remover, hand lotion, hand creams, baby lotion, baby cream, shampoo, shoe polish, ink, paint, and air freshener may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>Sephardim are lenient regarding shoe polish if it was bought before [[Pesach]]. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (vol 1, pg 119) </ref>In regards to using creams and other products on [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]], see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages. | ||
==Soap== | ==Soap== | ||
# Many poskim hold that year round soap may be used on [[Pesach]] except for cleaning dishes, for which one should use soap approved for [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 27)</ref> | # Many poskim hold that year round soap may be used on [[Pesach]] except for cleaning dishes, for which one should use soap approved for [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 27)</ref> | ||
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# See [[Selling_Chametz#Stocks_of_companies_which_own_Chametz]]. | # See [[Selling_Chametz#Stocks_of_companies_which_own_Chametz]]. | ||
==If one sent Chametz in mail before Pesach== | ==If one sent Chametz in mail before Pesach== | ||
# If one sent Chametz in the mail to a friend before [[Pesach]] and it’ll still be in the mail at the beginning of Purim, the sender should do Bitul Chametz for that Chametz as well. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 4:24) </ref> | # If one sent Chametz in the [[mail]] to a friend before [[Pesach]] and it’ll still be in the [[mail]] at the beginning of [[Purim]], the sender should do [[Bitul Chametz]] for that Chametz as well. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 4:24) </ref> | ||
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