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Medicines opicaponeQuestion & answer

opicapone · Medicine question

Can opicapone capsules be opened or crushed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

The selected product should be swallowed whole with water. Ask a pharmacist or specialist for advice if swallowing capsules is difficult.

Sources for this answer

Ongentys 50 mg hard capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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