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Medicines avacopanQuestion & answer

avacopan · Medicine question

Can avacopan capsules be opened or crushed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. They should be swallowed whole with water and must not be opened, crushed or chewed.

Sources for this answer

Avacopan Vifor 10 mg hard capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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