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Medicines sacubitril + valsartanQuestion & answer

sacubitril + valsartan · Medicine question

Can the tablets be crushed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Splitting or crushing film-coated tablets is not recommended. Ask the prescribing team whether granules are appropriate if swallowing is difficult.

Sources for this answer

Entresto film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 14
Entresto granules in capsules for openingemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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