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Can i crush penicillin tablets after tooth extraction?
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Yes: If you have an infection and you were prescribed ab than you can crusk if you are having difficulty swallowing placing the crushed penicillin under tongue has the fastest action.
Answered 9/3/2015
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If tablet yes: But if in capsule form, just separate out the capsule parts and pour out the powder.
Answered 10/13/2015
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