Labetalol
(Trandate®, Labetalol hydrochloride)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablet
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes- unlicensed
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?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current text books and resources suggest that it is likely to be safe. Clinicians should be aware that this an unlicensed use of the medication.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Labetalol hydrochloride
Usual formulation brand names
Trandate®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
5mg/ml
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special
Are specials or imports available?
Special
Liquid strengths
Check with specials manufacturer.
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Check with specials manufacturer.
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended. Use injection if appropriate. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer unlicensed special via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
Crushed tablets have an unpleasant taste.