Step 1: Choose a clean, flat work surface. Place a clean paper towel on the work surface. Then place the other supplies on the paper towel.
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Step 2: Wash and dry your hands well.
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Step 3: Check the dose that was prescribed by your healthcare provider. Take out the number of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules needed to prepare your dose. Place them on the paper towel.
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Step 4: Place enough applesauce to fill your tablespoon. Set the tablespoon down on the paper towel.
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Step 5: Hold the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule in an upright position (vertical) directly over the tablespoon. Hold each end of the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule between your thumbs and index (pointer) fingers.
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Step 6: Carefully twist both ends of the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule in opposite directions to open it. Be careful not to spill the capsule contents.
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Step 7: Sprinkle the contents of the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule onto the applesauce.
- Check the capsule shells to make sure they are empty.
- Throw away the empty capsule shells.
If the total prescribed dose is more than 1 capsule, repeat Steps 5 through 7 for each capsule. Do not add more applesauce. Then follow the rest of the steps below.
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Step 8: Pick up the tablespoon and swallow the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule contents and applesauce mixture right away. Do not chew the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule contents and applesauce mixture.
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Step 9: Rinse your mouth with a sip of water and swallow to make sure that all of the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release granules have been swallowed.
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Step 10: Throw away any unused cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule content and applesauce mixture. Do not keep any cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule content and applesauce mixture for future use.
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