MedeCrush is a fast interactive tool that gives health professionals in Australia instant access to the latest information about the correct crushing and dissolving of medications. The information includes alerts for medications that require special handling and medications that may increase the risk of swallowing complications. A list of alternative medications is provided where applicable.

Medications are often crushed or dissolved for patients who may have difficulty swallowing (particularly patients with dementia, Parkinson’s disease and residents of nursing homes).

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WHY USE MEDECRUSH?
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SEARCH for more than 1000 medications by generic or brand name
FAST access and easy to use
NO INTERNET connection needed to use the App
EASY-TO-READ medication profiles
CURRENT evidence based information
DATABASE is regularly updated and maintained by consultant pharmacists
INCLUDES information about administering medications via PEG tube
ALTERNATIVE medications are suggested where applicable

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We’re always interested in any feedback or questions that you may have, please email us at:

medecrush@medehealth.com.au

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