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Shabbat: Drops for Softening Earwax

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Question

Is it permitted on Shabbat to put drops into the ear that are not for healing but only to soften the earwax, so that it will come out easily and without pain?

Answer

Shalom u’vracha 

Drops that are intended only to moisten the earwax and not for healing are permitted on Shabbat. 

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