Crushing medicine on Shabbat
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Question
Is it permitted on Shabbat to crush an antibiotic pill for a patient who underwent a surgical procedure on Thursday?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
It is permitted on Shabbat to crush a medicinal tablet. There is no prohibition of tochen (grinding), since this is being done to something that has already been ground.
Taking the medicine on Shabbat is permitted for one who is defined as a “choleh” (a sick person).
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