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What to do if i have strep throat but can't swallow my pills?
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Shot/liquid/crush it: The simplest thing would be to get a pill crusher and crush the pills.Sprinkle the powder on food, (applesauce works well), and be done with it. You could also ask for a bicillin shot, hurts but works, but it usually takes a load in both hips to do the job. There are also liquid antibiotics that work. Decide what you prefer and get it done.
Answered 5/17/2014
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