Nevirapine
(Viramune®, Nevirapine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Modified-Release Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. The tablets shall be taken with liquid, and should not be crushed or chewed. Modified release products should not be crushed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Nevirapine
Usual formulation brand names
Viramune®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
Yes - Some
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A
Liquid strengths
50mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
No
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended
Notes
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