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Medicines thalidomideQuestion & answer

thalidomide · Medicine question

Can thalidomide tablets be crushed or capsules opened?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Swallow them whole. Damaged medicine can release powder, creating an avoidable exposure risk, particularly during pregnancy.

Sources for this answer

Myrin 100 mg coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
Thalidomide 50 mg capsules, hardemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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