- Brand Name : Dolophine
- Drug Class : Opioid Agonists
- Medical Author : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
- Medical Reviewer :
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What Is Methadone and How Does It Work?
Methadone is a prescription medication used for the management of severe pain.
What Are Dosages of Methadone?
Adult dosage
Injectable solution: Schedule II
- 10 mg/mL
Tablet: Schedule II
- 5 mg
- 10 mg
Dispersible tablet: Schedule II
- 40 mg
Oral solution: Schedule II
- 5 mg/5 mL
- 10 mg/5 mL
Oral concentrate solution: Schedule II
- 10 mg/mL
Adult dosage
- Opioid-naive patients: 2.5 mg orally every 8-12 hours; titrate slowly to dose increases no more frequent than every 3-5 days
Detoxification
Adult dosage
- 20-30 mg orally once daily or minimum dosage necessary to suppress withdrawal; may be titrated to 40 mg/day in divided doses and continued for 2-3 days, then decreased 20% daily as tolerated
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
- See “Dosages”.