chewables

Tablets you munch

Chewables are medications or vitamins formulated to be chewed rather than swallowed whole: The pediatrician recommended chewable vitamins for the kids.

They're designed for people who have difficulty swallowing pills, particularly children, or for faster absorption.

The term functions as both noun and adjective: chewable tablets, Do you have this in chewables?

candy

gummies

Chewy gelatin-based sweets

licorice · toffee · fudge · jujubes · starburst · mochi · nougat · marshmallow · jellybeans · bonbons

medication

vitamins

Essential organic nutrients

tablets · capsules · multivitamins · probiotics · calcium · melatonin · fiber · omega-3 · glucosamine · prenatal

food

jerky

Cured meat snack

pretzels · crackers · breadsticks · biscotti · hardtack · rusks · rawhide · snacks · morsels · bites

texture

chewy

Resisting easy biting

elastic · tender · soft · toothsome · dense · sticky · leathery · tough · resilient · pliable

Categories
Opposites
medication form/ingestion method

chewablespills

Oral medication units

tablets · capsules · gel caps · softgels · liquids

route of administration

chewablesinjectables

Syringe-delivered medicines

injections · suppositories · transdermal patches · inhalants · nasal sprays

Phrases
Family

chewable

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G