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Medicines eliglustat tartrateQuestion & answer

eliglustat tartrate · Medicine question

Can the capsules be opened or crushed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Swallow them whole with water; opening, crushing, chewing or dissolving them is not recommended.

Sources for this answer

Cerdelga 84 mg capsules, hardemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11

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