Folic Acid and Prenatal Vitamins on Passover
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Question
What is the status of folic acid on Passover, is it permitted (does not contain sugar, artificial flavors, preservatives, and soy) with the certification of Hatam Sofer Petah Tikva without Passover certification? And what is the status of prenatal vitamin and mineral supplements for pregnant women?
Answer
Hello
According to the basic law, any medication that does not have a pleasant taste and is needed on Passover is permitted to be swallowed.
Due to the stringency of eating chametz on Passover, one should not take medication that is not needed on Passover unless it has been checked and approved for Passover.
There are lists of medications and supplements that have been checked by kashrut committees, and one should check according to the manufacturer's name and the exact name of the medication.