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I cannot swallow tablets

2022-12-25 12:41:26
Hi doctors, I cannot swallow tablets, I chew all tablets and then take with water. Doctor has prescribed me alerfix- total. I have chewed one dose. But then I saw that sustained released tablets cannot be chewed. Please doctors let me know what to do. I am taking alerfix- total for stuffy nose and nasal drip. Can I chew it?
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Answered2022-12-27 17:17:06

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app - Dr Hemanth Patakamuri Civil assistant surgeon and Family physician Experienced in online health care

Answered2022-12-26 07:22:21

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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-12-25 15:43:10

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SR tablets can't be broken. Please ask your doctor to prescribe the constituents of  Alerfix total. You will have to take about 7-8 tablets per day but you can break and eat all of them.

Answered2022-12-25 15:09:14

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SR tablets are not to be chewed
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Consultation with your treating doctor for chewable drug prescription is advisable

Answered2022-12-25 14:02:08

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No You should not chew Take it as full tablet or keep it banana and swallow it

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Do steam inhalation Azeflo nasal spray 2 puffs in each nostrils

Answered2022-12-25 12:49:48

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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

Answered2022-12-25 12:46:24

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Don't chew

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Should not chew

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U shouldn't chew

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