Hold capsule so the printed strength is at the top and tap to ensure all the granules are in lower half of capsule Gently squeeze bottom of capsule and twist off top of capsule Granules may be administered by pouring directly onto the patient s tongue, pouring onto a spoon and placing in the patient s mouth, or sprinkling onto a spoonful of cold or room temperature soft food eg, yogurt, fruit puree Administer and swallow granules within 5 minutes to avoid a bitter taste, as the outer taste masking cover can dissolve Tap capsule to ensure all granules are emptied Avoid wetting capsule on tongue or soft food as this may result in granules remaining in the capsule Immediately follow administration with ingestion of fluids eg, water, milk, breastmilk, formula to ensure all granules are swallowed
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