Can you crush valacyclovir to take, to big for me to swallow?
Question posted by meds13 on 1 July 2013
Last updated on 1 July 2013 by traumanurse
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traumanurse
1 July 2013
This is in general mind you but it is reliable way to know. If the drug is in tablet form (ie powder that is a solid) and/or it has score marks on it (used to cut it in half) it is usually safe to crush. If it is a capsule or is coated then it is not usually good to crush. Swallowing big pills is much easier if you put it in applesauce or pudding. Try that first
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