Stupid question

from_atozinc

Ok, apologies in advance for the stupid question and if this is the wrong forum.

For whatever reason I cannot swallow tablets whole, I just cannot do it, makes me almost gag - yes I know, very sissy of me.

So I revert to having to chew them a bit.

Would this chewing of tablets before swallowing lessen the effect of them. i.e. Should they be swallowed whole for the table to do its job properly.

angeldelight

from_atozinc wrote: »

Ok, apologies in advance for the stupid question and if this is the wrong forum.

For whatever reason I cannot swallow tablets whole, I just cannot do it, makes me almost gag - yes I know, very sissy of me.

So I revert to having to chew them a bit.

Would this chewing of tablets before swallowing lessen the effect of them. i.e. Should they be swallowed whole for the table to do its job properly.

It depends on the tablet - some need to be swallowed whole as the ingredients could cause damage to the oesophagus, some will indeed be rendered much less effective by chewing and some it won't make a difference. Your best bet is to ask the pharmacist if there's an alternative or whether particular tablets can be chewed or crushed. Many people find capsules easier to swallow

Queenalocin

There is a new product out called Gloup Swallowing Gel available in pharmacies - http://www.gloup.eu/en/about-gloup

from_atozinc

Queenalocin wrote: »

There is a new product out called Gloup Swallowing Gel available in pharmacies - http://www.gloup.eu/en/about-gloup

Thanks. Do you know if available in Irish pharmacies, had a look at a couple online pharmacies and could not find.

Any idea of the price?
Presume it's not prescription?

angeldelight

from_atozinc wrote: »

Thanks. Do you know if available in Irish pharmacies, had a look at a couple online pharmacies and could not find.

Any idea of the price?
Presume it's not prescription?

Not on prescription and I have seen it in a few pharmacies alright, not sure of the price

from_atozinc

angeldelight wrote: »

Not on prescription and I have seen it in a few pharmacies alright, not sure of the price

Thank you.
Pharmacies in Ireland yeah. Can you name them just to narrow my search down?

angeldelight

from_atozinc wrote: »

Thank you.
Pharmacies in Ireland yeah. Can you name them just to narrow my search down?

Being honest I can't remember, I'd be in a good few with work. If you ask in your local one they may be able to order it in for you

Queenalocin

from_atozinc wrote: »

Thank you.
Pharmacies in Ireland yeah. Can you name them just to narrow my search down?

Just walk into a pharmacy near you and ask for it, if they don't have it in, they can order it for you from either United Drug or Uniphar. I can't remember the exact price but it isn't hugely expensive.
It is available without prescription and is not allowed on either medical card or Drug Payment Scheme.