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How to Take Fentanyl Buccal Soluble Film and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Mar 02, 2023

It comes as a buccal soluble film, to be placed on both sides of the mouth.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended initial dose is one 200-mcg film.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

It should not be administered in opioid non- tolerant patients.Contraindicated in the management of postoperative pain, known hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Fentanyl Buccal Soluble Film

This medication is a narcotic (opioid) analgesic, prescribed for breakthrough cancer pain in adults.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Fentanyl Buccal Soluble Film

International :

Onsolis

Last Updated on Mar 02, 2023

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