I have difficulty swallowing pills, and I'm required to take antibiotics for a tooth infection. Is it okay to open the pink and blue 500mg capsule into something
Can I open up amoxicillin 500mg capsule and drink it or mix it into food?
Question posted by Jguzman95 on 28 March 2019
Last updated on 28 March 2019
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I don't see why not, this antibiotic can be taken with of without food, check your medicine label to see if you should take your amoxicillin with food or not.
Double check with your Pharmacist.
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