Lactase Pill on Shabbat and Holidays, Especially on Shavuot
Question
Hi,I have lactose intolerance (milk sugar). There is a pill that can be taken before a meal, and it helps me to eat dairy foods.Am I allowed to take it on Shabbat and holidays, especially on Shavuot, in order to observe the custom of eating dairy foods?
Answer
Shalom,
It is permitted to take the pill so that it will enable you to eat on Shabbat and Yom Tov.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 328.
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