Feb 18, 2019
sunflower asked
Can I pulverize/crush Stalevo 200mg so it will work faster?
At a glance
- Stalevo should not be crushed, chewed or split.
Answer
Stalevo is a medication used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, and consists of three active ingredients:
Stalevo should not be crushed, chewed or split. Only intact tablets should be taken.
The prescribing information for Stalevo states the following:
References
- Elsevier ClinicalKey: Stalevo (Accessed 2/18/19)
- Stalevo Prescribing Information
- Management of Parkinson’s in patients with swallowing difficulties or requiring administration via enteral tube. Hull & East Riding Prescribing Committee
- Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed. Institute for Safe Medication Practices
- Avodart Prescribing Information
