Chewable anti acid?

[star8282 12]

I'm cutting up my pantoprazole or taking apart my ompeprazole but both make me gag. I had reflux before so going off it wouldn't be good idea.

[Elode 8,093]

Can't you just swallow the pill form? @@star8282

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I think the OTC prilosec comes in capsules that you could take apart and mix in apple sauce but you might need a few of them to equal the prescription strength

[star8282 12]

No whole pills for me yet. I was told to crush or take apart if it is a capsule. So really only looking to see if a truly chewable version existed

[Kindle 8,667]

Make sure you check with your doctor before crushing or cutting up pills. Some of them, including OTC Prilosec tablets cannot be crushed. Their special coating must remain intact or stomach acid will inactivate them. How far out are you and when can you take whole pills? Have you discussed the issue with your surgeon? If you are suffering from reflux and have a hard time with taking your PPI, you may try Rolaids or liquid Maaloxx for some relief.

Edited March 28, 2015 by Kindle

[star8282 12]

Everything I have is crushable. I made sure prior. It's not trouble taking it. It is nasty and it's hard not to gag on the taste

[liannatx 897]

How long until you are able to swallow them? You may just have to bite the bullet until then.

When I had lapband in I had to do that with Metformin, which tastes HORRIBLE. I just swallowed it and brushed my teeth to get rid of the taste. I literally took it in the bathroom, chewed a few times to swallow with a sip of Water, and immediately brushed my teeth LOL! It is only nasty for a minute.

[star8282 12]

Given green light to just swallow those two it's all good