Fampridine
(Fampyra, Fampridine)
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?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No. The tablet must be swallowed whole. It must not be divided, crushed, dissolved, sucked or chewed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Fampridine
Usual formulation brand names
Fampyra
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
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Modified release
Yes
Film coated
-
Enteric coated
-
Sugar coated
-
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
-
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
-
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No. The tablet must be swallowed whole. It must not be divided, crushed, dissolved, sucked or chewed.
Advice on administration via enteral tube
None available
Notes
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