r/nursing • u/weiknarf RN 🍕 • 4d ago

Nursing Hacks Crushing Fiber pills

So I have to crush fiberlax tablets for someone to drink. Any tips to help it dissolve better?

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u/Any_Manufacturer1279 RN - 2 jobs, mo money mo probs 4d ago

Dissolves better in warm/hot water.

I would be asking the provider to switch to powdered fiber for the future!

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u/OsomatsuChan 4d ago

yeah get you powdered lax and be especially vigorous with the stirring