So i took my first accutane capsule yesterday (20 mg), but when i took the capsule(claravis) off from the packaging, the capsule accidentally got smashed. I would say it looked like there was an indent in the middle of the capsule. Essentially, imagine someone stepping on an accutane pill, that is how it looked like.
What I am concerned about is since the capsule was indented/crushed, and since I still swallowed the pill... should i be concerned?
Or am i just being paranoid?
If any spilled out , sorry im not familiar with accutane pills since I have never taken it, then you might not get the full dose from that one pill, but one pill should not make a difference since the cumulative dosage of accutane over a long course of months is what counts
I am not a dr or pharmacist but I don't think one damaged pill will make a big deal. However make sure you drink it with lots of water. It's gel like inside and you don't want the medicine dissolving in the esophagus and causing irritation. You need to make sure you've swallowed enough water to make sure pill reaches and dissolves in the stomach.
Sometimes when I'm try to take the pill from out from the package I push down to hard and it makes an indent in the pill. So you may have done that.
But, to answer your question, no I don't think one smushed pill is going to hurt you. Try opening the package lightly next time, and if you find another damanged one
speak to your pharmacy. If you ever have any questions about your pills being damaged, or not receiving enough etc. talk to your pharmacist!