Efavirenz
(Sustiva®, Efavirnez)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
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
Summary of product characteristics for Sustiva® capsules recommends that capsules can be opened and the contents administered with a small amount of food via the 'sprinkle method'. Detailed instructions on the 'sprinkle method' as including in the product information, which should be referred to before administering the medication in this way.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Efavirnez
Usual formulation brand names
Sustiva®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes (tablets)
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes (tablets)
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?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
n/a
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
Do not mix capsule contents with polyethylene glycol.