Fluorouracil

(Fluorouracil)

Available as tablets or capsules.
No
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 - injection/infusion
Available as nasal/oral spray?
-
Safe or appropriate to crush
N/A
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Fluorouracil
Usual formulation brand names
-
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
N/A
Modified release
N/A
Film coated
n/a
Enteric coated
N/A
Sugar coated
N/A
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
500mg/10ml, 500mg/20ml, 1g/20ml - injection; 2.5g/50ml, 5g/100ml - infusion
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
N/A
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Use infusion or injection as appropriate
Notes
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