Vitamin supplements come in gel caps, slow release capsules, chewable pills, powder and liquid form for convenience. Your body needs vitamins for strong bones, hair, teeth and skin, as well as for warding off chronic diseases. Whole slow-release capsules should not be crushed or chewed according to Drugs.com, however certain manufacturers may specify additional ways to take their vitamins.
Identification
Your nutritionist or physician may recommend that you take certain vitamins to ward off or prevent a vitamin deficiency. Purchase these vitamins individually or purchase them combined in a multivitamin. Multivitamins contain a mixture of vitamins and minerals needed for good health and longevity. Throughout life, your need for certain vitamins may change, so multivitamins are formulated for these uses.
Directions
Most daily multivitamins are taken orally once per day. If you are taking liquid or powdered vitamin supplements, you may have to add them to liquids such as water or juice. Whole pills should be swallowed whole unless directed differently by your physician or pharmacist. Do not take your vitamin with yogurt or milk as stated by Drugs.com, since calcium can inhibit the absorption of certain minerals.
Safety Information
Do not open gel cap vitamin unless the package directions allow it. Although some vitamin pills can be taken safely after crushing or cutting, certain vitamins may cause adverse reactions if cut or separated. Consult your physician or pharmacists if you cannot take whole tablets.
Considerations
If you cannot swallow whole vitamins, try taking chewable vitamins. Chewable vitamins should be chewed fully or allowed to dissolve in your mouth before swallowing. You can also dissolve chewable tablets in water or juice, same as powder or liquid vitamins. Do not take chewable vitamins without consulting with your physician.
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