Most of the parts will fall off because they are no longer needed. Stamen and petals will fall off (I cannot think of a plant where this doesn't happen). Sepals may or may not fall off. Think of a strawberry or a tomato. The leafy structures on these fruit are actually the remnants of the sepals.
Some pills are completely water soluble and therefore would dissolve in water faster than other liquids which are a mixture of water with other compounds. In some cases the sugar in Kool Aid and in Cola may cause some inhibition of the dissolution process.
Directions: 1  Adults and children 3 years of age and older: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 2 tablets under the tongue every 15 minutes for 1 hour. 2  Children 3 to 6 years of age: dissolve 2 tablets in 1 tablespoon of water for easier intake.