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Can i sprinkle my doxycycline capsule on applesauce if i have trouble swallowing pills? will it do any harm?
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Probably OK, but...: This probably would be OK, but it would taste terrible -- doxycycline is extremely bitter. Better to check with your doctor and/or the pharmacy about other options.
Answered 4/24/2023
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