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ExtraSlow
11-29-2021, 08:30 AM
Is there a smaller daily multivitamin that's NOT for seniors and not a chewable? Specifically looking for one for a teen.

Centrum makes them for seniors.
103052

Something like that.
ThePenIsMightier
11-29-2021, 08:55 AM
I'm sure you'll find something. To further emphasize your point:


https://youtu.be/jFLYzHIYJZY
Tik-Tok
11-29-2021, 10:40 AM
What's wrong with chewables? Gummy vitamins FTW.
T-Dubbs
11-29-2021, 10:45 AM
What's wrong with chewables? Gummy vitamins FTW.

+1
?????
11-29-2021, 12:34 PM
What's wrong with chewables? Gummy vitamins FTW.


+1

No iron in gummies if they need it.

Our son takes Flintstones vitamins but in the last year they removed iron from the standard Flintstones complete and added another product "Flintstones + Iron".
ExtraSlow
11-29-2021, 12:40 PM
Yes, the gummies often have different contents, which doesn't appeal to me.
Tik-Tok
11-29-2021, 01:09 PM
You'll probably have to wander into an actual vitamin/supplement store for your best answer. I know anytime I've asked a pharmacist about over the counter pill sizes, they are useless.

If you're in my neck of the woods at all, there's a decent place in the London Drugs mini-mall (Heritage/Macleod). Maybe give them a call first.
killramos
11-29-2021, 01:24 PM
Have you considered cutting a centrum in half :rofl:
ExtraSlow
11-29-2021, 01:26 PM
Have you considered cutting a centrum in half :rofl:
I can't tell if you are trying to be helpful or not, but somehow you have actually given one of the most helpful comments yet.
killramos
11-29-2021, 01:29 PM
I can't tell if you are trying to be helpful or not, but somehow you have actually given one of the most helpful comments yet.

Dead serious. To my recollection there is actually a little midway line across to make cutting easier.

I buy them in large quantities at Costco.

I don’t cut them personally but I can see the appeal for spreading your dosage out through the day to maximize absorption could be a good idea.
Tik-Tok
11-29-2021, 01:35 PM
If the reason for a smaller pill is because your teenager has a difficult time swallowing pills, cutting a centrum likely won't work. Speaking as someone with that problem, I've tried it, and it's terrible.
ExtraSlow
11-29-2021, 01:38 PM
If the reason for a smaller pill is because your teenager has a difficult time swallowing pills, cutting a centrum likely won't work. Speaking as someone with that problem, I've tried it, and it's terrible.

Yeah, it'd be a bad shape probably, right?
Tik-Tok
11-29-2021, 01:39 PM
Yeah, it'd be a bad shape probably, right?

Sharp edges and the taste of a pill that isn't meant to be tasted (the uncoated part)
vengie
11-29-2021, 02:10 PM
Have you tried a liquid multivitamin?

I don't know anything about this company specifically...
But it seems decent.
https://passion4lifevitamins.com/
pheoxs
11-30-2021, 01:20 AM
Sharp edges and the taste of a pill that isn't meant to be tasted (the uncoated part)

That’s why people parachute drugs instead. Tiny bit of TP or tissue paper. Empty the half cap onto it and lift it like a parachute and swallow so you don’t taste it.
mr2mike
11-30-2021, 07:39 AM
Have you Tweeted Bill Cosby for ideas?
Tik-Tok
11-30-2021, 07:46 AM
That’s why people parachute drugs instead. Tiny bit of TP or tissue paper. Empty the half cap onto it and lift it like a parachute and swallow so you don’t taste it.

I've never heard of that, but it sounds disgusting.
ExtraSlow
11-30-2021, 07:49 AM
+1 parachute sounds like a bigger problem.
killramos
11-30-2021, 08:21 AM
Parachute?

Jesus, is someone going to suggest boofing them next?
mr2mike
11-30-2021, 10:38 AM
Parachutes?? Sounds like how you'd do whippits.

Speaking of which, don't let this happen to you on Christmas.
These sketch comedy guys have some hilarious gems.
Much like the "I think you should leave" show on Netflix.


https://youtu.be/5EtMDMZFRwg