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Swallowing a whole tablet is generally effective for medications designed for that form, as the tablet's coating may help with absorption and protect the stomach. Crushing a tablet can alter its release mechanism, potentially leading to faster absorption or increased side effects, especially for extended-release formulations. However, not all tablets are safe to crush, as it can affect their efficacy and safety. Always consult a healthcare professional before altering how a medication is taken.
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Complete the pattern for the major scale?
Whole Whole Half Whole Whole Whole Half
What is the order of whole step and half steps for any major scale?
Whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half.WWHWWWH
What can 87.5 be divided into a whole fraction?
There cannot be a whole fraction. If it is a fraction it is not whole and if it is whole it is not a fraction.
What is 2 fifths of a whole?
As a whole or of a whole?
What Complete the pattern for the major scale WWh .?
The complete pattern is Whole-Whole-Half-Whole-Whole-Whole-Half.
Can you split an Oxycontin tablet?
it should not be split chewed or crushed and be swallowed whole as it is a sustained release tablet.
How much crushed tablet chlorine do you add to a small 10x30 vinyl po?
Don't crush the tablet, place the whole tablet in a floater and let it dissolve gradually. Hatawa
What happens when you crush an antacid and place it in vinegar versus a whole tablet of antacid in vinegar?
crushed will react faster.
Why does tablets weigh less after it has been crushed?
When a tablet is crushed, the physical structure of the tablet is broken down into smaller particles. This results in an increase in the surface area of the particles, which may cause air to become trapped between them. Due to the increased surface area and the presence of air pockets, the crushed tablet may appear to weigh less than the whole tablet.
Can laxoxin be crushed?
No, laxoxin tablets should not be crushed. They are designed to be swallowed whole to ensure proper and controlled release of the medication. Crushing the tablets can affect the effectiveness and safety of the medication.
What will happen when you put the whole antacid tablet into the cup and at the same time drop the crushed tablet into the second cup?
The broken tablet will dissolve faster because chemical reactions are faster when there is more surface area. By breaking the tablet, you are increasing the surface area.
What does this mean to take one-half tablet by mouth?
To take one-half tablet by mouth means to consume half of a prescribed tablet orally. This typically involves splitting a whole tablet in half, either using a pill cutter or by breaking it manually, and then swallowing that portion with water or another liquid. This instruction is often given to adjust the dosage for effectiveness or to reduce potential side effects. Always follow a healthcare provider's guidance when altering medication dosages.
Can you chew celexa?
no. just swallow it whole with something to drink.
Can you dissolve losartan tablet in water?
It is not recommended to dissolve losartan tablets in water before taking them. The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. If you have difficulty swallowing tablets, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for alternative options.
If you chop antibiotics up in food do they still work?
If you are having problems with swallowing tablets, ask the doctor who prescribed them if she will prescribe a liquid. Some can only be taken in whole tablet form.
Why does a crushed antacid pill pill dissolve faster than a whole pill in water?
Brownian motion. Molecules move faster as things warm up. When the molecules move faster around the tablet, more of the tablet is disturbed, and therefore, dissolves quicker.
Which one would take longer to dessolve crushed alka seltzer or full alka seltzer?
The whole tablet takes longer because less surface area is exposed to the water.
