Questions & Answers

Opening and Mixing Tamiflu?? Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules

What can I do if my child cannot swallow capsules?

If your doctor prescribes Tamiflu?? capsules for your child and your child cannot swallow capsules, the prescribed capsules may be opened, mixed with a thick sweetened liquid, and given that way.

What liquids can I use?

A thick sweetened liquid, such as regular or sugar-free chocolate syrup, that masks the flavor of the medicine can be mixed with the contents of the Tamiflu?? capsule. You dona??t have to use chocolate syrup but thick, sweet liquids work best at covering up the taste of the medicine. The child should consume the liquid mixture entirely.

If my child cana??t swallow capsules, how do I open Tamiflu?? capsules and mix the medicine?

Pour a small amount (about a spoonful) of the thick sweetened liquid into a cup or bowl. Carefully open the Tamiflu capsule prescribed by your doctor and pour out all of the powder inside the capsule and mix it into the liquid. The exact amount of liquid used doesna??t matter, as long as the powder inside the capsule is mixed in well. All of the medicine may not dissolve, just be sure it is all well mixed. Use only the prescribed dose.

What will I need to do this?

You will need

• The prescribed Tamiflu?? capsule
• A small bowl or cup
• A spoon
• A spoonful of a thick sweetened liquid, such as regular or sugar-free chocolate syrup

How do I mix the ingredients?

• Pour a small amount (about a spoonful) of the thick sweetened liquid into a cup or bowl.
• Holding one capsule over the bowl, carefully pull the capsule open and pour the complete contents of the capsule into the bowl.
• Stir the mixture and give the entire dose to the child with a spoon.

Should my child take all of the mixture?

Yes, make sure your child takes all of the medicine mixture.