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Medicines EdoxabanQuestion & answer

Edoxaban · Medicine question

Can Lixiana tablets be crushed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. They may be crushed and mixed with water or apple puree. Specified gastric-tube administration is also supported.

Sources for this answer

Lixiana Film-Coated Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance

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