Examples of Different Formulations

Long acting oral tablets/capsules

Concerta, Detrol LA

OROS medications: Concerta, Cardura XL, Procardia XL, Delzicol

Liquid oral suspensions

Augmentin and Tylenol’s Children

Liquid oral solutions

Constulose (for hepatic encephalopathy), Neurontin, and Rapamune (sirolimus - to prevent rejection of organ transplant)

Chewable tablets

Singulair, Lamictal, calcium products, and Fosrenol (phosphate binder)

Lozenges/troches

Clotrimazole (oral thrush) and Cepacol (sore throat)

ODTs

Lamictal ODT, Nurtec, Remeron SolTab, Zyprexa Zydis, and Ondansetron

Sublingual or buccal delivery with a tablet, film, powder, or spray

Edluar and Nitroglycerin

Granules, powders, or capsules that can be sprinkled on food/water

Sprinkled on applesauce: Adderall XR, Coreg CR, Dexilant, Focalin XR, Memantine XR, Nexium, Ritalin LA

Others:

• Cambia (diclofenac) = water.

• Creon and other pancreatic enzyme products = soft food with low pH (applesauce, banana, pureed pears)

• Depakote Sprinkles = soft food

• K+ chloride ER caps = applesauce or pudding

• Cholestyramine = 2-6 oz water or non-carbonated liquid

• Singulair (granules) = 5 mL of baby formula, breast milk, or in a spoonful of applesauce, carrots, rice, or ice cream

• Vyvanse = water, yogurt, or orange juice

Subcutaneous injections

Enbrel (RA), Forteo (osteoporosis), Imitrex (acute migraine), Otrexup (RA), Naloxone

Long-acting IM injections

Abilify Maintena, Haldol Decanoate, Invega Sustenna or Trinza, Lupron Depot, Risperdal Consta, Zyprexa Relprevv

Nasal Sprays

Afrin, Flonase, Imitrex