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I missed the call off doctor i suck the capsule i can't swallow it , i'm going have to open the omeprazole capsule put the grains onto a spoon of yogurt i dunno what else to do now?

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Dr. Keith Thomae answered

Specializes in General Surgery

OK: OK No issues with that. It will work.

Answered 2/8/2017

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