How do you administer Flomax if pt has difficulty swallowing since it cannot be opened, or crushed?
Question posted by marjkissell on 28 May 2013
Last updated on 27 May 2013 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
28 May 2013
You may be able to open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on to soft food like yoghurt or icecream. Check with your pharmacist or the manufacturer.
https://www.drugs.com/manufacturer/boehringer-ingelheim-pharmaceuticals-inc-31.html
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