Dantrolene
(Dantrium, Dantrolene)
Available as tablets or capsules.
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?
Yes - Powder for solution for injection
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
N/A licensed alternative formulation is available
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Dantrolene
Usual formulation brand names
Dantrium
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
-
Film coated
-
Enteric coated
-
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
120mg
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
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available, Consider parenteral administration if suitable
Notes
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