A Shot of Shabbos with Rabbi Shmuel Bernath

Taking medicine when Bedridden, the whole body affected, cannot function normally. 

Removing splinters, sleeping pills, caffeine pills.

Substances or treatments that do not heal

Medicine that must be taken every day, applying creams. 

Taking vitamins on Shabbos. 

Taking medicine before the onset of an ailment, is that allowed? 

Medicine dissolved into food before Shabbos. 

Person eating ordinary foods to cure or to relieve his ailment. 

Are medicine for minor ailments allowed to be taken on Shabbos.