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The film coated tablets in the UK for losartan are crushable. (I had to check with the manufacturer for myself when I started taking them).
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What is sucralfate medicine for?
Sucralfate is used to treat or prevent ulcers.
What happens if you crush bisacodyl tablets for ingestion?
Burning in GI tract
Can sucralfate cause dark stools?
I have black stool, but I am not sure if it is from Sucralfate!! Can a medical profession or pharmacist answer my question?
How is the iron content in iron tablets estimated experimently?
crush some tablets and add sulfuric qacid titrate with potasssium permanganate
How much do you crush to get the euphoria?
if i normally take 3 tablets that last for four hours, do i crush that same amount for a better high?
Can you crush kelp tablets to use in a recipe calling for kelp powder?
Yes.
What effect does crushing the tablet have on the solution rate?
You get the solution faster than uncrushed tablet. At times a patient can not swallow the tablet and crush it before swallowing. But it is is not recommended to crush the tablets. That is problematic in case of delayed or sustained release tablets as well as for enteric coated tablets. You have the disturbed phrmacokinetics or the drug may get destroyed by acid in the stomach.
What effect does crushing the tablet have on solution?
You get the solution faster than uncrushed tablet. At times a patient can not swallow the tablet and crush it before swallowing. But it is is not recommended to crush the tablets. That is problematic in case of delayed or sustained release tablets as well as for enteric coated tablets. You have the disturbed phrmacokinetics or the drug may get destroyed by acid in the stomach.
What happens when you crush iron tablets?
When you crush iron tablets, you increase the surface area, making it easier for the body to absorb the iron. However, crushing tablets may affect the effectiveness of slow-release or enteric-coated formulations, and it is always best to consult a healthcare provider before altering the way you take medication.
Is there gluten in sucralfate?
Normally there is not gluten in sucralfate but if you are taking the medication and gluten intolerant then call the number of the pharmacy to double check that gluten is not used as a filler for the pill!
What is the use of sucralfate and oxetacaine in cough?
Sucralfate and Oxetacaine does not help cure or reduce cough. But in the treatment of viral coughs Solumedrol is prescribed. This drug has the effect of affecting the stomach and food pipe. Therefore to reduce the harmful side effect of Solumedrol, a steroid, Sucralfate and Oxetacaine is prescribed. It helps reduce the irritation of food pipe and stomach
How does sucralfate work?
Sucralfate (Carafate), a substituted sugar molecule with no nutritional value, does not inhibit gastric acid, but rather, reacts with existing stomach acid to form a thick coating that covers the surface of an ulcer
