Gloup original swallowing gel aids smooth and simple swallowing of non-crushed pills and unopened capsules. Crushing medications has harmful consequences including temporary overdose and can even be fatal. Gloup original swallowing gel is thick and smooth in consistency which ensures trouble-free passing of medicines via oesophagus to the stomach by moistening the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat cavity. It is not necesary to drink water along with Gloup original swallowing gel if you are not recommended otherwise. There is no known scientific data that has shown that the ingredients of Gloup original swallowing gel could impact effectiveness of your medication. The product can be used by anyone over age 2 who struggles to swallow pills and capsues, but can swallow independently. Gloup original swallowing gel for medicines is a universal swallowing gel which is gluten, sugar, allergens and gelatin free, that contains only 10% of sucrose as sweetening agent.