I need to mix this with applesauce for my son - is this a capsule that can be opened?
236601
Yes, you can open the capsule. Beware, though, of the sell-by date. I bought this on amazon a few months ago, and I was pretty angry to see my bottle expired FOUR years ago! Sell by was Jan 2010.
955362
I assume it is a powder, though I have never opened a capsule up. All I know is that is works :o)
1637775
The capsule size is on the order of a type 0 or type 1 size - ~6-7 mm wide and ~19-20 mm long, as stated by others there is no reason the capsule cannot be opened and the contents mixed with a little applesauce to ease swallowing.
796226
the capsules are nearly 1" long, but since they are capsules, you can open them and put the powder into any liquid or other vehicle to swallow (we always gave our kids supplements in "magic applesauce")
1054170
The capsules can be opened. I can't say if they should be. The taste is absolutely horrendous. I don't have burps afterwards but I could not imagine drinking a smoothie of this flavor. But hey, if you can handle it, go for it! As terrible as it tastes, though, I do recommend it because I take it for low iron and I don't have any nausea from them like I do iron pills or even a multivitamin.
1230489
I don't know about opening them and putting in water but I can take the capsule without water
1345880
The capsules are just over three quarters of an inch long (a standard size). They are easy to pull apart and the powder in them has a mild taste. You might try simply mixing it in a smoothie, or even a flavored yogurt.
956900
They are the standard size capsules that you find in most supplements. (sorry don't know the actual number), but either way, I think it may be too large for a young child to swallow whole, you may have to open and put into apple sauce or something.
472978
It is a tablet not a capsule. If you want to put it on food, you would need to crush it by hand.
1522950
I never tried that, but it seems possible. However, why pay more to get it prepared in capsule form if you are going to take it apart anyway?
2263243
not much of a flavor. I think they recommend putting this in water. I tried that but it does not taste that well. The best way I take this is put it in a little apple sauce or yougurt, take it all in one or two bites, then eat the rest of the applesauce or whatever. That's the way I like it best. Quick, easy, painless!
502851
I don't have a measuring tape handy but my guess is he would have trouble with this one. It's not the largest capsule I have taken but it's close. Because it's a capsule it can be opened so maybe you could look into or contact the maker about opening the capsule and mixing it with apple sauce or water or something.
1020461
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71qgesgB8CL._SL1003_.jpg she can click on ingred. and open back of bottle.
1354486
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.
705756
Hi, we have contacted the manufacturer and sadly Vegetarian Glucosamine comes in a 90 and 120 vcaps, both containing the same size caps. Capsules can be open and the content can be diluted with water or juice. Pills can be split or crushed to the desire size, currently we do not sell this devices. We hope this helps. good luck.Best RegardsESBCA Team
1054171
Yes, the capsules can be opened but liver is still liver when you expose it to a smoothie. You can try but you may find you have to cover the taste with a stronger flavor. I could smell it when I tried to add just a bit of one capsule to my toddler's cereal.
1637776
I can easily open the capsule and empty the powder in a spoon and swallow it with juice. The powder is mild tasting but can stain counters and clothing.