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Using thickeners of different types for patients with swallowing difficulties

2 July 2021Gum and starch based thickeners are available; drug-thickener interactions are possible and should be avoided.

Understanding why people take medicines with soft food or thickened fluid

2 July 2021Giving medicines this way can be a safe and practical option for people with swallowing difficulties, with their knowledge and consent.

Thickening liquid medicines

2 July 2021Thickening liquid medicines should not be used routinely: it is difficult to check fluid consistency which can affect whether the medicine is swallowed safely.

Swallowing difficulties

All our advice on using medicines safely and effectively in patients with swallowing difficulties

Storage and regulation of thickeners and thickened fluids

2 July 2021Thickeners and thickened fluids have different storage requirements and are regulated in a particular manner.

Statin suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of statins are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

SSRI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Preparing medicines for administration to adults with swallowing difficulties

2 July 2021How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties

13 June 2022Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties

PPI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of proton pump inhibitors are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.