What size are the capsules? - May 10th - I want to thank everyone for the super quick replies - all of which have been VERY helpful to my question. I did not want to waste money trying to find an O/C replacement for the RX I am taking (which cost $1.40 to well over $2 @ depending on pharmacy. This product is exactly what I need and now know I will be able to swallow etc. THANKS again everyone! What size are the capsules? - May 10th - I want to thank everyone for the super quick replies - all of which have been VERY helpful to my question. I did not want to waste money trying to... » Read More What size are the capsules? - May 10th - I want to thank everyone for the super quick replies - all of which have been VERY helpful to my question. I did not want to waste money trying to find an O/C replacement for the RX I am taking (which cost $1.40 to well over $2 @ depending on pharmacy. This product is exactly what I need and now know I will be able to swallow etc. THANKS again everyone! « Show Less
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These are actually small, smaller than a typical pain killer. Like other people here, I take one every Monday morning.
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The capsules are about 1/2 inch long and about 1/8 inch diameter. Very small, easy to swallow. I take the once weekly one that is 50,000 units.
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They are small. My partner has problems swallowing large pills, but no problem with swallowing this one.
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Average not tiny and not big. Being a capsule they are easier to swallow. I find when swallowing big pills (which these are NOT) it helps to take them with a thick drink, like a yogurt drink that you buy in the supermarket. Just one big gulp of those drinks and down it goes. That is how I take my calcium tablets. Hope this helps you make your decision.
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Its been quite a while since I had these and I don't remember exactly the size. However, I believe it was an "average" capsule size - nothing huge, nothing tiny.
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Hi Keith -- Yes, they are pretty big...basically an inch long and are softgel capsules...Im like you, I don't like the large pills but for some odd reason I find taking it with "milk" (for me) makes it easier to go down instead of just plain water and Im a BIG water drinker...just I think the milk kinda helps mask it for me not that it tastes bad or anything like that but if you truly can not take the large pills I believe all the fish oil pills are large my only suggestion would be to maybe try that other stuff thats called Fish Krill or just Krill (something like that)....I understand the little "red pills" are much much easier to swallow and just as good...you may want to try that..hope this helps:) Hi Keith -- Yes, they are pretty big...basically an inch long and are softgel capsules...Im like you, I don't like the large pills but for some odd reason I find taking it with "milk" (for me) makes it easier to go down instead of just plain water and Im a BIG water drinker...just I think the milk kinda helps mask it for me not that it tastes bad or anything like that but if you truly can not take the large pills I believe all the fish oil pills are large my only suggestion would be to maybe try that other stuff thats called Fish Krill or just Krill (something like that)....I... » Read More Hi Keith -- Yes, they are pretty big...basically an inch long and are softgel capsules...Im like you, I don't like the large pills but for some odd reason I find taking it with "milk" (for me) makes it easier to go down instead of just plain water and Im a BIG water drinker...just I think the milk kinda helps mask it for me not that it tastes bad or anything like that but if you truly can not take the large pills I believe all the fish oil pills are large my only suggestion would be to maybe try that other stuff thats called Fish Krill or just Krill (something like that)....I understand the little "red pills" are much much easier to swallow and just as good...you may want to try that..hope this helps:) « Show Less
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Hey, I just got my order yesterday, Jan. 9 2014, logged on because I was questioning the dosage. 2 caps 2 times a day. only 90 caps per bottle. Well, I am so disappointed, as I paid 29.99 per. And now I see 22.99 per, and this is not even for a months capsules. It is scary that there is not a straight business concept to this company. They change every day with their product. So yes you do need to worry.
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These are full size capsules. An alternative is to get ground cinnamon powder and use that to sprinkle liberally on cereal, toast or almost anything else. (If you want the full 1000 mgm. dose that would be difficult to do.) I would email Nature Made and ask them if it's OK to simply open the capsule and pour the contents into a spoon of applesauce, etc. (If you have a nurse friend I would ask them for any tips in learning to swallow capsules; there my be times when it is urgent to get a medication which is available only in capsule form. Good luck.
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I've been contemplating the same thing for some time now. Both are 6,600 MG and both seem to absorb for me just fine. The powder form is a smidge cheaper when you look at cost per serving, but IMO, it's a negligible difference (.03 cents) give or take depending on whatever deal may or may not be going on. My mom claims that the powder is more effective as it absorbs more readily for her, but I don't know. I have little to no issues with either form but pills are easier for me. I will say...they're not tiny, but they are not as large as the big glucosamine pills so meh.
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Definitely. 00 Vegetable Caps will get you the right mg per dose. There isnt a "correct" dosage because this is a custom application, unless you've gotten a RX from a Dr. In which case you could get direction from a compounding pharmacy. The standard application seems to be 1 (although I've read 2, as well) caps, overnight for a week. 2 weeks if you have a bad case. I use one a couple times a week, closer to menses and 1/nightly if I have a flare.When you begin to fill your capsules, pay attention to the powder. You want it fine & loose, no clumps stuck together. Use a blunt object to break it up, if needed. If you plan to be doing this on a regular basis, there are small machines that will fill the caps for you. Definitely. 00 Vegetable Caps will get you the right mg per dose. There isnt a "correct" dosage because this is a custom application, unless you've gotten a RX from a Dr. In which case you could get direction from a compounding pharmacy. The standard application seems to be 1 (although I've read 2, as well) caps, overnight for a week. 2 weeks if you have a bad case. I use one a couple times a week, closer to menses and 1/nightly if I have a flare.When you begin to fill your capsules, pay attention to the powder. You want it fine & loose, no clumps stuck... » Read More Definitely. 00 Vegetable Caps will get you the right mg per dose. There isnt a "correct" dosage because this is a custom application, unless you've gotten a RX from a Dr. In which case you could get direction from a compounding pharmacy. The standard application seems to be 1 (although I've read 2, as well) caps, overnight for a week. 2 weeks if you have a bad case. I use one a couple times a week, closer to menses and 1/nightly if I have a flare.When you begin to fill your capsules, pay attention to the powder. You want it fine & loose, no clumps stuck together. Use a blunt object to break it up, if needed. If you plan to be doing this on a regular basis, there are small machines that will fill the caps for you. « Show Less
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I'm sorry for my delayed reply; I had just ordered some when you asked about it. I received some, and yes - the bottles and capsules are much smaller. I've taken it a few times and it seems to be effective. When you think about it, the original capsule size was pretty big for 5 milligrams of the active ingredient. I assume (and you know what that actually means) that they've just made it more concentrated, so the capsules and bottles can be smaller. (Search YouTube for "Odd Couple - assume" if you don't know what I mean!)
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The Mg. citrate pills are a little bigger, but no problems in swallowing it. It does have amazing benefits from what I have experienced. One has to make sure to take it with enough water. My suggestion is, if this is a problem, cut it in half, as the benefits outweigh the negativity on the size of the pill.Hope that helps on concerns on the size of the pill.cheers
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Hi Suzanne, The capsule is roughly 3/4 inch long and 1/4 inch in diameter. If you have any issues swallowing you may open the capsule and pour it in a beverage, or sprinkle it over food. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com.BesaRegistered NutritionistViva Labs
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Capsules are so much easier if you don't mind swallowing pills. The packets in water don't taste bad, (lemony, or a bit like fruity pebbles in my opinion), but there is a degree of "choking it down," day after day. If you get packets, I recommend using as little water as possible just to get it over with. The capsules aren't huge, about the size of Excedrin Gelcaps, so i now choose capsules exclusively.
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I also have trouble swallowing but was able to take this capsule. It measures 7/8" Long X 5/16 " wide. Its about the size of a vitamin capsule. Hope this helps you.I also have trouble swallowing but was able to swallow this capsule. It measures 7/8" L X 5/16" W. Its about the size of a med vitamin capsule. Hope this is of help to you.
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Hi Carleton. Thanks for your question. The capsules are not that big and they are easy enough to swallow. The capsules are about the same size as a Tylenol pill. Any further questions please don't hesitate to ask. Riley - Sano Customer Services
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There 0 size capsules I believe, there pretty easy to swallow. If you Google "capsule size chart" you can see what 0 size capsules look like.
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Kim, please choose another brand. These are "horse" pills and they do not work...took the for over a month, bought 3 bottles...NOTHING! I'm currently searching for another brand...if you find one let me know ok...Freda
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I'm not the best judge as I don't have problems with "horse pills" as they are called by some. I'd take a pic next to a coin as reference for you, but I've just run out and need to re-order. I'd classify them as "medium-sized". They are tablets, not capsules, and could thus be split with a pill-cutter, I'd think. They seem to have a sweet or vanilla-esque fragrance, so cutting them might expose you to something more noxious than that, but I think I've taken an unintentionally-broken pill half from the compact of them I carry with me in my bag a couple of times with no noticeable negative result. I'm not the best judge as I don't have problems with "horse pills" as they are called by some. I'd take a pic next to a coin as reference for you, but I've just run out and need to re-order. I'd classify them as "medium-sized". They are tablets, not capsules, and could thus be split with a pill-cutter, I'd think. They seem to have a sweet or vanilla-esque fragrance, so cutting them might expose you to something more noxious than that, but I think I've taken an unintentionally-broken pill half from the compact of them I carry with me in my bag a couple of... » Read More I'm not the best judge as I don't have problems with "horse pills" as they are called by some. I'd take a pic next to a coin as reference for you, but I've just run out and need to re-order. I'd classify them as "medium-sized". They are tablets, not capsules, and could thus be split with a pill-cutter, I'd think. They seem to have a sweet or vanilla-esque fragrance, so cutting them might expose you to something more noxious than that, but I think I've taken an unintentionally-broken pill half from the compact of them I carry with me in my bag a couple of times with no noticeable negative result. « Show Less
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Hi there, they are pretty much your average sized capsules. Very easy to swallow. So don't worry, they are not the size of horse pills or anything.