do not crush
Contents break easily
Do not crush is a label on packaging—especially medications and postal items—warning against applying pressure that could damage contents.
Pills marked do not crush must be swallowed whole because crushing would alter how the drug releases into the body.
On packages, it signals fragile contents: The box was stamped DO NOT CRUSH in red letters.
- fragileEasily broken or damaged
- fragile itemsObjects easily damaged
- handle with careInstruction for delicate items
- this side upCarton positioning directive
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
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- dosing instructionsdaily, twice daily, three times daily, once daily, every 4 hours