Right Way to Take a Tablet, The

Synopsis

Shows examples of how tablets, if taken incorrectly, may get stuck in the oesophagus and cause local irritation. Passage of tablets through the oesophagus is followed partly by gastroscopy and partly by fluoroscopy.

Language

English

Country

Denmark

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 8 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1983

Availability

Free loan to members

Uses

GPs, hospital doctors, nurses. BMA/BLAT*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

digestive system; drugs; tablets

Credits

Producer

H Hey

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Spektrum Films A/S

Sponsor

Name

Leo Pharmaceutical Products

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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