i have heard several people say that the pill is too big how big because I have sjogrens and I have trouble swallowing pills anyway because of dry mouth. Is it a capsule that could be opened and mixed with something? i have heard several people say that the pill is too big how big because I have sjogrens and I have trouble swallowing pills anyway because of dry mouth. Is it a capsule that could be opened and... » Read More i have heard several people say that the pill is too big how big because I have sjogrens and I have trouble swallowing pills anyway because of dry mouth. Is it a capsule that could be opened and mixed with something? « Show Less
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It is 7/8" long and 5/16" in diameter. It is a capsule so you can open the contents and mix. I have a constricted esophagus and can still get them down as long as they go down lengthwise and with plenty of water.
1546988
It is a capsule but how it would taste mixed with something I wouldn't know. Sorry for your problem. I just swallow it with water.
1546989
When you swallow plastic capsules, always bend over forward so the capsule floats to the back of your throat. If you tip your head back, the capsule floats up away from your esophagus. I learned this in nursing school and can't believe we don't think of this on our own.It looks sort of ridiculous, so I take my pills in private:)
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The capsule is about 3/4" long and probably diameter about the size of a Centrum vitamin. I can't recommend opening the capsule since I'm not a doctor. If you take it with a mouthful of water, you should be able to get it down. I have been taking these about 4 months or so and it has really helped with my digestion. Take one capsule at a time, don't be nervous and take a mouthful of water and then follow with more water. If you're afraid of it getting stuck, you might try coating it in Olive oil first.
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I tried them that way as i was trying to get a child to take them, don't try it, they are horribly foul that way :) The ones I settled on for my child was digest spectrum by enzymedica, not sure if they would work for you and have all the particular enzymes you would need but they are pretty complete and a my child will take them opened up and added to chocolate milk just fine.
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I wouldn't open a capsule containing HCL- that is stomach acid. I wouldn't want that on my tongue or in my throat.
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A friend who has trouble swallowing pills takes them with a a carbonated beverage. She takes a swallow of the beverage first to lubricate her throat, then takes the pill. She says the bubbles help the pills slide down.
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they are not as big as some, but are a bit bigger then I would like them to be...one thing that really helps me get my supplements down (I too have a hard time sometimes with pills they stick), but first swallow some liquid, then put capsule in your mouth put in more liquid swish it enough that capsule is wet and then look down when you swallow as capsule pop up in the water where as tablets sink...this will help it go up, over and down your throat then of course finish with more liquid...hope this helps! This is a great product though really helps with gas, bloat and inability to digest food...:) they are not as big as some, but are a bit bigger then I would like them to be...one thing that really helps me get my supplements down (I too have a hard time sometimes with pills they stick), but first swallow some liquid, then put capsule in your mouth put in more liquid swish it enough that capsule is wet and then look down when you swallow as capsule pop up in the water where as tablets sink...this will help it go up, over and down your throat then of course finish with more liquid...hope this helps! This is a great product though really helps with gas, bloat and inability to digest... » Read More they are not as big as some, but are a bit bigger then I would like them to be...one thing that really helps me get my supplements down (I too have a hard time sometimes with pills they stick), but first swallow some liquid, then put capsule in your mouth put in more liquid swish it enough that capsule is wet and then look down when you swallow as capsule pop up in the water where as tablets sink...this will help it go up, over and down your throat then of course finish with more liquid...hope this helps! This is a great product though really helps with gas, bloat and inability to digest food...:) « Show Less
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In laymen's terms: It's pretty big, not the biggest capsule I've ever ingested. My 1000mg Vitamin C is bigger.They are easy to fill and close so I would but them again.
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this brand is a little larger than a multivitamin,I believe it would be hard to swallow if someone had problems but the pills can always be cut in half.
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Not very large at all. Bout the size of a pea. If you have trouble swallowing, try taking a few drinks of water first, then take the pill.
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I disagree that it's a large capsule and I have a lot of trouble swallowing. However, any powdered magnesium in a capsule can be sprinkled on applesauce or mixed into yogurt, etc. I often choke on capsules and twist them open. The capsule is just a transporter. You can use magnesium in many forms and I've even soaked my feet in it (in a cheaper form)
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Its a good sized pill, I'd say if you have trouble swallowing pills at all you better look for another product.
2121969
They are fairly large but not giant sized. They are capsules. Personally I take any pill with a bite of something smooth like yogurt or ice cream.
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.
364542
The pill is oval and is not to large but it has a coating that can be swallowed easily. Take with juice or water. You can cut with a pill cutter if you want to take 1/2 of the pill at a time. I have trouble swallowing pills but find no difficulty in swallowing this one due to the coating on the pill
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I don't know how "big" is not good for you, so I measured the size of one pill.length: 25mm; middle width:10mm ; tip width:7mm. hope it could help.
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It's a little larger than a typical capsule. I take a lot of pills, gel caps and caps and this is large but not the largest. I have no trouble swallowing these caps.
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They are a large capsules. I don't have any problems with them. However, if you have trouble swallowing, that may be a problem.
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It's an oval pill , but I don't think that it's oversized at all. I can't swallow giant pills without feeling choked. To me this pill is sized just right.
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they are not as big as some, but are a bit bigger then I would like them to be...one thing that really helps me get my supplements down (I too have a hard time sometimes with pills they stick), but first swallow some liquid, then put capsule in your mouth put in more liquid swish it enough that capsule is wet and then look down when you swallow as capsule pop up in the water where as tablets sink...this will help it go up, over and down your throat then of course finish with more liquid...hope this helps! This is a great product though really helps with gas, bloat and inability to digest food...:)
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Hi julie,I have two teenager,and they don't seem to have problem swallow it,and if they do I would coat the pill with butter or margarine.You could also take the capsule apart and mix it with their favorite drinks.
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It is a capsule, to me it wasn't very big at all. I have troubles swallowing any kind of pill and didn't have troubles with this one. Hope this helps