Medication for Constipation on Shabbat
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Question
Is it permissible for a nursing woman to take "Normolax" on Shabbat, which is a powder dissolved in a drink for treating constipation and preventing significant discomfort?
Answer
Hello Rabbi
Someone suffering from constipation is considered 'ill but not in danger', and is permitted to take medication on Shabbat.
Therefore, it is permissible to take medication on Shabbat.
[This ruling applies to a powder that dissolves in a drink and becomes a liquid, where there is no prohibition of 'kneading'. However, if it becomes a thick drink, sometimes there is a prohibition of 'kneading'].Source
Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 328
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