Don't know how to take pills?!


Question: Don't know how to take pills?
ok so i literally CANNOT take pills and i have an ear infection, so i have to take antibiotics. i just wasted a pill because it was dissolving in my mouth there is absolutely no way i can take it. i tried everything. So i was curious if i could empty the pill in water and drink the pill of it would have the same effect? and if that doesnt do anything then is there another way to stop the pain in my ears because i seriosly can't take this pill. thanks!

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i used to be like u.. still am kinda. i used to empty the pill into orange juice or water and drink but it never had the same effect.. so one day i said how hard can it really be and just threw it in my mouth and swallowed it fast as i could. the more you think about it the harder ita gonna be trust me ! i find siting down with my head tilted back helps if i cant swallow one .



Okay--instead of water, find something you like, such as yogurt, pudding, applesauce, peanit burrer, cream cheese, etc.
Put some on a spoon with the pill and swallow--then drink a glass of water.
we do this all the time at the hospital with patients who have a hard time swallowing.
You have an ear infection, and I know it is painful. the antibiotics will take a few days to kill the bacteria.
take something for pain--namely tylenol. there are coated tylenol tablets, which are easier to swallow--or you can use the spoon with peanut butter 9or whatever yo like best0 on it.
Use a warm compress (heating pad, warm washcloth, etc0 against your ear to give you some relief.
best wishes.

24 yrs hospital healthcare by profession



I didn't learn how to swallow pills till I was almost 14, so don't sweat it. You have to put the pill at the back of your throat and try to swallow it whole by taking gulps of water. You can also put the pill into a small piece of bread and try to swallow it that way. Don't chew though.



first drink some water and hold it on our mouth


then add the pill in water and drink it

it will do the trick



Call your doctor, he can have the pharmacy fill antibiotics as a liquid.




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