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Medicines nitisinoneQuestion & answer

nitisinone · Medicine question

Can nitisinone capsules be opened?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. The contents may be mixed with a small amount of water, apple juice, suitable soft food or formula and taken immediately.

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Nitisinone 10 mg hard capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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