Ataluren
(Translarna®, No)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Granules for oral suspension
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes granules for oral suspension
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
Yes - granules can also be mixed with food see Patient Information Leaflet
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
N/A
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
No
Usual formulation brand names
Translarna®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
125mg, 250mg or 1000mg granules for oral suspension
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
125mg, 250mg or 1000mg granules for oral suspension
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
Sachets should only be opened at the time of dose preparation. The full contents of each sachet should be mixed with at least 30 mL of liquid (water, milk, fruit juice), or 3 tablespoons of semi-solid food (yoghurt or apple sauce). The prepared dose should be mixed well before administration. The amount of the liquid or semi-solid food can be increased based on patient preference.