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Medicines dabigatran etexilate mesilateQuestion & answer

dabigatran etexilate mesilate · Medicine question

Can the capsules be opened or crushed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Swallow them whole with water because opening them can increase absorption and bleeding risk.

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Dabigatran etexilate 110 mg hard capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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