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As a general rule, any medication that is in an Extended Release form should not be crushed. These may be labeled as XR, ER, XL, TR, or using other acronyms.
Enteric coated Aspirin, while not labeled as extended release, is coated to provide protection against ulcers. Crushing these tablets will stop this protection.
You must consult with your doctor before crushing any tablets.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 7y agoThese medications should never, ever be crushed:
- Delayed Release
- Enteric-coated (EC)
- Extended release
- Effervescent tablet (EVT)
- Mucous Membrane irritant (MMI)
- Orally Disintegrating tablets (ODT)
- Slow-release (SR)
- Sublingual forms of drugs
- Sustained-release
ANY oral medication that ends in the following letters CD CR ER LA SR XL XR XT
Crushing these medications can produce a wide range of negative effects, including death.
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∙ 12y agoMany medications are designed with enteric coatings to allow them to reach the intestines before dissolving. Others are designed for a timed release to allow the dossage to be maintained over a period of time. Medicines of this nature should not be broken or crushed.
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∙ 8y agoCrushing some meds can make them more concentrated and could cause bad side effects.
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