How do you take nitro pills?

Call for emergency medical help right away if your chest pain has not gone away completely 5 minutes after you take the third dose. Do not chew, crush, or swallow nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Instead, place the tablet under your tongue or between your cheek and gum and wait for it to dissolve.Oct 15, 2016 read more

Your doctor may give you instructions to take your nitroglycerin before you have angina. That means taking it before activities that are more likely to cause it. For example, you might take it 5 to 10 minutes before you go for a bike ride. read more

If you have dry mouth, it may help to melt this medicine (nitroglycerin sublingual tablets) if you have a small sip of water before placing it under your tongue. Your doctor will tell you how to take this medicine (nitroglycerin sublingual tablets). read more

If you are taking the nitroglycerin sublingual powder: Empty the contents of a packet under your tongue. Close your mouth and breathe normally. Allow powder to dissolve without swallowing. Do not rinse or spit for 5 minutes after taking this medicine. Do not take more than 3 packets in 15 minutes. read more