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Medicines tapentadol hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

tapentadol hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can tapentadol hydrochloride be taken with food?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Selected tablets and oral solution may be taken with or without food.

Sources for this answer

Ationdo SR 25mg prolonged release tablets PL 50414/0004 — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Palexia 50mg film coated tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Palexia 20 mg/ml Oral Solution — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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