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Struggling with swallowing pills

2017-08-30 16:11:07
I have tonsillitis and I was given amoxicillin in capsule form. Is it safe to open it and mix it with some jello or applesauce?
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult.  Ideally not. You may take syp formulation.

Answered2017-08-30 17:44:04

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