I can’t swallow pills.
So I have to be given liquid or be able to crush it. Can I do this with this pill?
I recently picked up a new medicine of benzonatate 200mg and found out it is liquid filled?
Question posted by Jhumphrey on 2 Aug 2024
Last updated on 3 August 2024 by masso
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masso
3 Aug 2024
From Drugs.com:
"Never suck or chew on a benzonatate capsule. Swallow the pill whole. Sucking or chewing the capsule may cause your mouth and throat to feel numb or cause other serious side effects.
Serious side effects of benzonatate include choking feeling, chest pain or numbness, feeling like you might pass out, confusion, or hallucinations. Some of these side effects may result from chewing or sucking on a capsule."
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