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I have a uti and i am prescribed cephalexin 500mg capsule i have trouble swallowing pills is it ok if i open the capsule and mix it with apple sauce or yogurt ?

Q: i have a uti and i am prescribed cephalexin 500mg capsule i have trouble swallowing pills is it ok if i open the capsule and mix it with apple sauce or yogurt ?

: The medication will be diluted and not effective as necessary. See if doctor can prescribe a liquid suspension form of the cephalexin.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

The medication will be diluted and not effective as necessary. See if doctor can prescribe a liquid suspension form of the cephalexin.

Answered 3/14/2023

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A member asked:

I have a uti and i am prescribed cephalexin 500mg capsule i have trouble swallowing pills is it ok if i open the capsule and mix it with apple sauce or yogurt ?

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