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Can I just swallow a chewable tablet?

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Chewing a tablet increases its surface area for faster absorption, a key reason why chewable tablets are formulated the way they are. But what happens if you bypass this crucial step and just swallow a chewable tablet? The consequences can impact a medication's effectiveness and onset of action, undermining its therapeutic design.