Chewable tablets are not recommended to be swallowed directly.
Chewable tablets differ from oral tablets in the production process, so chewable tablets are not recommended to be swallowed directly, and direct swallowing may affect the efficacy of chewable tablets.
Chewable tablets are generally larger in size and are not easy to swallow. Direct swallowing may lead to blockage of the throat and gastrointestinal tract, causing esophageal irritation and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and regurgitation. In addition, chewable tablets are chewed and swallowed, the contact area with the gastrointestinal tract will become larger, which is favorable for absorption.
Chewable tablets do not contain the disintegrating agent of oral tablets. If chewable tablets are swallowed directly instead of being chewed, the lack of disintegrating agent may result in the slow release of the chewable tablets in the body, affecting the absorption of the active substances. Specific medication should be taken under medical supervision.