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Identifying alternative formulations for those with swallowing difficulties

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Zonisamide update

20th January 2021

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19th January 2021

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Find out more about dysphagia and alternative medicines

What is Dysphagia?

Tablets

Being unable to swallow tablets and capsules can happen for a wide variety of reasons………..

Liquid Medicines

Liquid Medicines

Liquid medicines are commonly used in patients that have difficulty swallowing………….

Inhaler

Inhaler

An inhaler is a device used to deliver drugs to the body via the lungs for the treatment of diseases……………

Tablets

Tablets

Tablets are the most commonly prescribed dosage form for getting drugs into the body………….

Patch

Patch

Patches are a means of delivering certain drugs into the body through the skin………..