Paliperidone
(Xeplion® , Paliperidone)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Prolonged Release Tablets
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?
Yes including prolonged release injection
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No. - modified release products should not be crushed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Paliperidone
Usual formulation brand names
Xeplion®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
50mg/ml, 75mg/0.75ml,100mg/ml, 150mg/ml - immediate release; 175/0.875ml, 263mg/1.3125ml, 350mg/1.75ml, 525mg/2.625ml prolonged release
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
-
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Use injection if appropriate. Modified release tablets should not be crushed.
Notes
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