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Defining and identifying thickness of fluids and food for patients with swallowing difficulties

2 July 2021How fluid thickness and food texture are defined for patients with swallowing difficulties, and how to find the recommended level for a patient.

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.

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.

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.

Giving medicines safely with food or thickened fluid

2 July 2021Tips for giving crushed tablets or other medicines with food or drink, for adults with swallowing difficulties

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.

A Guide to Quality Control Chemical Testing of Aseptically Prepared Products

2 July 2021This document covers laboratory chemical analysis of aseptically prepared products. The reasons for analysis are outlined in Section 2 of this document

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

2 July 2021Making a suitable choice of antidepressant in CHD needs to include considerations of both the patient and the characteristics of the medicines.

Antiplatelet suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of antiplatelet formulations are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.

Swallowing difficulties

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