Wash your hands
Take a sip of water before placing the pill in your mouth
Put the pill on the middle of your tongue
Take a large sip of water
Tilt your chin slightly down
Swallow in one smooth motion
Take another sip of water to help it go down
If needed, try swallowing with a soft food like applesauce, if allowed by the medication instructions
Stay upright after swallowing
Do not crush or split the pill unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is safe
Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you still have trouble swallowing pills