Riluzole
(Rilutek®, Riluzole)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
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
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Riluzole
Usual formulation brand names
Rilutek®
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?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
5mg/ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
Yes
Advice on administration via enteral tube
The suspension is suitable for administration via enteral feeding tubes. The compatibility has been tested with tubes of silicone or polyurethane with diameters from 14Fr to 20 Fr. It is recommended to follow the instruction below: Ensure that the enteral feeding tube is free from obstruction before administration. 1. Flush the enteral tube with 30 ml of water 2. Administer the required dose of the oral suspension with a graduated dosing syringe 3. Flush the enteral tube with 30 ml of water.
Notes
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