The table below provides information on whether liquid, soluble or other methods of taking the medicine are available for commonly prescribed medicines which are available as tablets and capsules in the UK.
In many cases a liquid medicine may be available if it is 'specially' made up either by your pharmacist or a specialist company. If your medicine is stated as not being available as a liquid then ask your pharmacist.
(List last updated Aug 2004)
Drug Name
Usual solid dosage form
Available as a liquid?
Available as soluble tablets?
Specially coated?
Other formulations
Yes (Sugar Free)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (Sugar Free)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes (Sugar Free)
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes (Sugar Free)
No
Yes
Yes (Sugar Free)
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No