Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Dolophine, Methadose, Methadose Oral Concentrate
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Opioid (narcotic) analgesic
Forms:
Tablet, dispersible tablet, oral solution, concentrated solution
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- To treat moderate to severe pain
- To prevent withdrawal symptoms during opioid treatment programs
Controlled Status:
Schedule II controlled substance
Methadone (Dolophine) Drug Class
Methadone (meth-ah-done) is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever).
Methadone (Dolophine) Age Range
Methadone is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients below 18 years of age have not been established. Accidental ingestion of methadone by children can result in a fatal overdose.
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