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Moistening Medical Candles on Shabbat

Question

For the use of probiotic candles (which need to be taken for a consecutive week), it is instructed to moisten them (soak them) in water for 10-15 seconds before use. Is it permissible to do this on Shabbat?

Answer

Shalom and blessings 

If the soaking only moistens the candles, it is permitted. 

Answered 3 July 2025 How answers are reviewed
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
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