Vitamins and Ritalin on Shabbat
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Question
Is it permissible to take vitamins on Shabbat if they are taken throughout the week? And what about Ritalin?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
There is no permission to take vitamins on Shabbat when they are not taken as a 'treatment' for illness, but rather as a supplement. This applies even if they are taken regularly during the week.
Taking Ritalin. A child under the age of Bar Mitzvah can take it to ease themselves. However, after the age of Bar Mitzvah, one should not take medication unless it is considered as 'ill'.