Do medicines and over-the-counter medications break my fast?: No. You still need to take your medicines as prescribed, but make sure you can take them on an empty stomach.

Can you take pills while intermittent fasting?

No food is allowed during the fasting period, but you can drink water, coffee, tea and other non-caloric beverages. Some forms of intermittent fasting allow small amounts of low-calorie foods during the fasting period. Taking supplements is generally allowed while fasting, as long as there are no calories in them.

Does taking painkillers break a fast?

While exemptions are made during Ramadan for those individuals who are sick or too unwell to fast, those who are healthy and fasting refrain from taking medications such as painkillers, during daylight hours. Any medications that need to be ingested, like tablets, are considered to break the fast.