I have trouble swallowing capsules, is it okay to bite them instead?
1701169
I wouldn't bite them since they are a capsule and the taste may be worse than the bite.
1701170
I think that would be ghastly. Why not empty into a little glass, add a little water?
1701171
The capsules were not a problem for me when I swallowed them. I would not bite them. Use water.
1701172
You can, but you will not like the taste. Eat it with cranberry or orange juice, it goes down a bit better.
1701173
I wouldn't think it would hurt, but I don't know if you could bite through the gelatin capsule. You could open the capsule, sprinkle it on applesauce and get it down that way. I have no idea how it would taste.
1242986
These are capsules as opposed to tablets. I'm sure you could open the capsule & sprinkle it in water or juice to make swallowing it easier. Magnesium powder is on the sour side, so I'd put it in juice as opposed to water.
1682356
These tablets are NOT coated. They are oblong in shape. I have no problem swallowing a handful of pills, but if you have trouble swallowing pills, this product might be an issue for you.
379862
I also have problems with swallowing, but I have no problem with these. They are a narrow cellulose capsule about 3/4 of an inch long. If swallowing is a problem the capsules can be pulled apart and the ingredients mixed with food or a liquid. I highly recommend these.
1230488
I don't have the capsules, mine is the syrup and I use a dropper to take it sublingual. From what i know you , you shouldn't open capsules, its best to take them as they are. I have that problem too but since its only one pill twice a day, I don't think about it and just put some water in my mouth first, then the pill and then swallow it all.
1768977
They are a capsule, not a tablet about 1 inch long. I have no problem swallowing them
1674391
They are a little smaller than the standard capsules. I have not had a problem swallowing them as i do with some of the other pills.
222216
I also have a hard time swallowing pills. but with these I just chew them. No bad after taste.
2105828
I'm not an expert on the subject, but I would guess so. I would think the capsule just makes it easier to swallow.
1336182
These pills are a medium size capsule. They go down fairly easy but I don't have a problem swallowing pills. It may be more difficult for those who have that problem.
346427
yes, they are a pretty good size...but i did not have any difficulty swallowing them. i dont have problems swallowing pills though, not sure if anyone else had any issues!
700467
It's not bigger than regular capsules. I have a hard time swallowing big pills too and I never had a hard time with these.
1029205
Do you have problems with other capsules & do you know the best way to take? Put water in your mouth - insert the capsule - put your head back & let it float to the back of your throat the swallow. Works for me.or just do as others suggest - open & put in applesauce or something else.
706878
If you go to the Swanson website and look at their pill size guide, they're probably a just little bit larger than the 0 size (https://www.swansonvitamins.com/en_US/pdf/SizeGuide.pdf). I do not have any problem swallowing these (been gulping vitamins a long time) - however I have to watch with the Strontium vitamins in this kit, not to swallow more than 1 at a time (they are a tad larger than the raw calcium). I've found that if I take a gulp of water, and then take them one at a time, I don't have any problems swallowing.
1528465
They are fairly big. If you have trouble swallowing capsules, these may not be for you.
2236719
You could chew them if you had to. They are in the form of a solid pill, but it would be possible to chew them up. Probably wouldn't taste great.
730764
They are semi-hard with powdered magnesium inside, it appears the capsules screw together. I've been taking these for over 3 yrs and do not have a problem with swallowing, just pop in mouth with water.