Q&A: Medicine During a Fast
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Medicine During a Fast
Question
Hello Rabbi,
Is it permissible to take a tasteless medicine with a little water
on Tisha B’Av?
Is one obligated to recite the kinot?
Answer
In principle, it is forbidden. Of course, if there is danger, it is permitted.
The kinot are a custom.