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A member asked:
Can i crush multivitamin tablet eg centrum as i can't swallow it due to it's large size?
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Yes: A easy way to swallow big pills is to coat them with oil eg like olive oil or butter it slides easier.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: You can crush it in powder or smaller pieces and dissolve it in water.
Answered 11/1/2012
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