Tablets & Capsules

Step 1

• Place the pill between the thumb and the index finger of one hand.
• Firmly grasp the upper jaw with the thumb and index finger of the other hand. 

Step 2

• Gently fold the upper lip over the teeth as you open the mouth. This will reduce the chance of being bitten.

Step 3

• Rotate your wrist to tilt the head upwards.
• Use your middle finger to slowly open the lower jaw.

Step 4

• Keep your middle finger over the small incisor teeth and deposit the pill as far back on the tongue as possible.
• Immediately close the mouth. Keeping your hand over the mouth, put the head down to facilitate swallowing.

Step 5

• Stroke the throat or blow on the nose to encourage swallowing.