Duloxetine

(Cymbalta®, Duloxetine)

Available as tablets or capsules.
Gastro-Resistant 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
Not recommended. Enteric coated products should not be crushed. Consider changing to an alternative medication for which other formulations are available.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Duloxetine
Usual formulation brand names
Cymbalta®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
Yes
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
No information available
Notes
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