How do you take your medication?

While most medications are taken in tablet or caplet (oblong tablet) form, both are composed of compressed powder that needs to dissolve in the stomach before the active ingredient is released. For faster relief, chewable tablets are absorbed as soon as they reach the stomach, and dissolvable tablets act like ground-up chewables once dissolved in the mouth. Liquid medications are absorbed as soon as they reach the digestive system. Gel caps contain liquid medication encased in a gelatin exterior. Once the stomach dissolves the outer coating, the medication is quickly absorbed. There are also tongue strips, which melt before they are absorbed in the stomach, which is just about as quick as dissolvable tablets.

For more information about this subject please call us at (208) 664-6664. We are experts in medicine and its side effects. At Interlake Pharmacy, we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge on both over the counter medications and prescribed medicine. If you ever have a question about medicine, and need a trusted source for answers please come to our pharmacy or call us to speak to a licensed pharmacist. We believe in personal customer service. We always have time to talk with you.

Interlake Pharmacy is located at 700 Ironwood Drive, centrally located across from Kootenai Medical Center, is designed and operated for you, the customer. We operate extended hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interlake Pharmacy has a DRIVE-UP WINDOW for fast service, making that stop on the way home from work to pick up a prescription that much easier.

Our prices are competitive with any in town, and we offer delivery in the evening in Coeur d'Alene. Why spend your hard earned dollars out of town? Support your local merchant. Let Interlake Pharmacy fill your next prescription and see for yourself the difference a commitment to service can make.