Is there any literature on what age children are able to tolerate capsules? For example, is it necessarily wrong to give capsules to a 7-8 year old?
Pediatrics and capsules/tablets
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The age they can swallow them.....
I give tablets/capsules to my 5 year old because she absolutely refuses to take any liquid meds. And she has no problem swallowing an amoxicillin 500 mg capsule.
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Depends on the patient, there are some fully grown adults that we have at our store who only take liquid formulations.
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Haven't seen any literature - we usually fill what is written, assuming the physician has discussed the child's ability to swallow tablets/capsules already. If there are any questions, we just ask the parents.
My 9 year old has a hard time swallowing pills but my 6 year old nephew can down 'em like a pro.
My 9 year old has a hard time swallowing pills but my 6 year old nephew can down 'em like a pro.
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Yes, ive known several people our age who are unable to swallow pills.
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Which meds? Are there other dosage forms available besides liquid/tablet? ODT/chewable. It's not necessarily wrong, but other forms may be more kid friendly.
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