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Is It Safe To Open Capsule And Mix The Medicine Powder With Food?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Question: I have difficulty swallowing 60 mg capsule. been to er twice to remove capsule. today i opened capsule , mixed with food. is that ok?dexilant capsule 60mg
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Dissolving PPI

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

I would not advise doing so as it could decrease the efficacy of the medication.

A better alternative would be a dissolvable PPI such as Lansoprazole that you could put in your mouth and would dissolve instantly. Ask your pharmacist for such an alternative as they are readily available.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107

Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Is It Safe To Open Capsule And Mix The Medicine Powder With Food?

Brief Answer: Dissolving PPI Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern I would not advise doing so as it could decrease the efficacy of the medication. A better alternative would be a dissolvable PPI such as Lansoprazole that you could put in your mouth and would dissolve instantly. Ask your pharmacist for such an alternative as they are readily available. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil