Dosulepin
(Dosulepin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules, Tablets
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?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No information available. Consider changing to an alternative tricyclic which is available in a liquid formulation.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Dosulepin
Usual formulation brand names
-
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
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special - oral solution
Are specials or imports available?
On the Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
25mg/5ml, 75mg/5ml - specials
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available. Consider changing to an alternative tricyclic which is available in a liquid formulation.
Notes
Monitor for increased clinical effect if administered directly into the jejunum as this may produce greater absorption of the medication.