Escitalopram - If I can split this med, can it also be crushed ?
Question posted by Northwave on 6 May 2024
Last updated on 6 May 2024 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
6 May 2024
Hi, Northwave,
I found this in the literature:
"Can be crushed and/or dispersed in water, or crushed and given with soft food. The tablets are film-coated and contents may taste bitter or unpleasant."
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