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Is It Safe To Take Crushed Cefaclor Pill Mixed With Water Since It Is Too Big To Swallow?

Hello, I have testicular infection, and my doctor gave me some meds, one of them is cloracef which is made with Cefaclor I cant swallow the pill because i find it too big. instead, i take the powder out of the pill and put it in water and then drink it is this fine?
Mon, 7 Jan 2019
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Hello,

I recommend taking Cefaclor with the capsule to protect the stomach.

The effect of the medication is the same even if you take it crushed with water.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Take Crushed Cefaclor Pill Mixed With Water Since It Is Too Big To Swallow?

Hello, I recommend taking Cefaclor with the capsule to protect the stomach. The effect of the medication is the same even if you take it crushed with water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician