Swallowing refers to a method of taking medication by chewing it in the mouth and then swallowing it to facilitate absorption. It is important to note that the swallowing of some medications is labeled on the instruction manual as taking the medication directly without water rather than swallowing it with water, so you should consult your physician for details. Most people struggle with swallowing medications for the first time and feel that they will get stuck or choke due to psychological barriers, but in fact they will not. It is advisable to moisten the throat with warm water before swallowing with the head slightly lowered or tilted. In most cases, the capsule should be swallowed with the head down and the tablet with the head up. This is because the capsule itself is relatively smooth and if you tilt your head, you may choke, while the tablet surface is not as smooth as the capsule, so you need to tilt your head to swallow.