Vitamins and Ritalin on Shabbos
Question
May I take vitamins on Shabbos if I also take it all week? And what about Ritalin?
Answer
Shalom uVracha,
One may not take vitamins on Shabbos if they’re just for general health or a boost and not for treating an actual illness, even if you take them every day during the week.
About Ritalin: a child who hasn’t yet reached bar or bat mitzvah can take it if needed, but once past that age, medicine may only be taken if a person is considered a "Choleh" (genuinely ill).
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