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I was just prescribed ranitidine 300 mg hcl tablets. i have acid reflux with ulcers on my throat. my doctor said i could break them i have trouble swallowing pills. i wanted to know if it was ok to break them?
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Yes: It is safe to break up the tablets or to crush them if necessary, as they are not specifically a time release medication. They are quite bitter so disguising the pieces in apple sauce, etc., would be helpful.
Answered 9/3/2019
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Yes: It is okay to split tablets of Ranitidine. This medication also comes in a liquid or dissolving tablet form so it might be worth discussing with your doctor if you can get a new prescription for a different form of the medication so it is easier for you to take. You may also crush the tablets and dissolve them in something like simple syrup - you’ll just want to take the medicine within a week.
Answered 9/4/2019
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