Chloroquine - Can the tablets be crushed for a child that is unable to swallow pills?
- Posted:
- 27 May 2010 by mercuur
- Topics:
- malaria prevention, chloroquine
Answers (1)
28 May 2010
Chloroquine is highly bitter molecule & a lot of masking is done when the pills are punched, it is not recommended to crush the pill, however a doc./pharmacist might be of more help, it is normally taken with glass full of water and with food to lessen stomach upset. Hope this helps?
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