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Dabigatran capsule colour change

The manufacturer of dabigatran (Pradaxa®) has written to healthcare professionals to advise that the colour of the capsule is being changed in a move that is likely to improve patient safety.

Dabigatran is available in three strengths, 75mg, 110mg and 150mg. Previously the capsule shell was the same colour for all three strengths with the size and imprint text being different. The new colour will see the 75mg capsule coloured white, the 110mg will be light blue and the 150mg will be two-tone white and light blue. The size and text imprint will remain the same. The changes have also removed sunset yellow as a colouring agent.

Patient support materials are available from company representatives or direct from the company by emailing of calling 01344 742 579.

Action: Clinicians should be aware of this change. Patients who are concerned that their medication has changed in appearance can be reassured and advised to continue to take dabigatran as prescribed.

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2 Comments to “Dabigatran capsule colour change”

  1. What colour is the powder contents of 150mg Debagatron.

    Comment by Roderick — May 20, 2022 #
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    1. Roderick, I don't know for certain but I would suspect the powder inside the capsule is white or off-white.

      Comment by Matthew Robinson — May 20, 2022 #
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