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Can you split Xanax? Yes, you can cut or split Xanax (Alprazolam) tablets. Xanax is a benzodiazepine and it’s common to split these tablets. Xanax tablets are scored to help […]
Can you cut Aller-Fex in half? Yes, you can cut Aller-Fex (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) in half. This medication is an immediate-release dosage form and it can be split in half (1). […]
Can Mucinex be crushed? No, Mucinex tablets should not be crushed and should be swallowed as they are. Since it is an OTC formulation, the instructions for proper use are […]
Can you cut or split Benadryl? Yes, you can split Benadryl tablets in half. However, you need to make sure you’re doing it in the right way. Tablet splitting needs […]
Can you split Tylenol caplets? Yes, you can safely split Tylenol caplets. However, the tablets are a little odd in shape and you need to make sure you cut them […]
Can you swallow chewable tablets? Yes, you can swallow chewable tablets. However, swallowing these tablets whole may delay the dissolution of the drug in your stomach – as chewable tablets […]
Should you take NyQuil with food? You can take NyQuil with or without food. You don’t necessarily have to eat or not eat before taking this medication (1). Having food […]
Can Metoprolol Succinate ER be cut in half? Yes, you can cut Metoprolol Succinate ER (Toprol XL) in half. Although it is an extended-release dosage form which is usually consumed […]
Can you open Macrobid capsules? No, you shouldn’t open Macrobid capsules. Macrobid contains Nitrofurantoin, an antibiotic. Although the formulation is not modified-release, it is still not recommended to open capsules. […]
Should you take Amoxicillin with food? You can take Amoxicillin with or without food. Since Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, it causes gastrointestinal side effects in some people, like nausea, vomiting, […]
What cold medications are safe to take with Warfarin? The following cold medications are considered safe to use with Warfarin, an oral anticoagulant. These include: Guaifenesin Guaifenesin is considered safe […]
Can you split Ambien? Yes, you can split Ambien (Zolpidem). It is an immediate-release dosage form, like the majority of drugs, and can be split in half. However, you will […]
Are antibiotic eye drops safe to use in the ear? Yes, you can use antibiotic eye drops in the ear since they are sterile formulations. However, you can’t use ear […]
Can you give Benadryl with Children’s Cough DM to your child? Yes, you can give Benadryl with Children’s Cough DM to your child. Benadryl contains a sedative antihistamine known as […]
Can you crush Levothyroxine tablets? It is generally not recommended to crush Levothyroxine tablets, not because it can damage the drug efficacy or something like that, but because it can […]