Product Details
Methadone 20mg Tablet in Pakistan | Price & Information
Methadone 20mg Tablet contains methadone, a long-acting opioid medicine that is prescribed in specific clinical situations. It may be used as part of a medically supervised opioid-dependence treatment program and, in selected cases, for severe persistent pain.
Methadone can cause serious respiratory depression, dependence, and overdose, particularly when used incorrectly or combined with alcohol or other medicines that cause sedation. Therefore, Methadone 20mg should be used only under the direction of a qualified healthcare professional.
Benefits
- Contains methadone in a 20mg tablet strength.
- May be prescribed for medically supervised opioid-dependence treatment.
- Can help reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms when appropriately prescribed.
- Provides long-acting opioid activity.
- May be prescribed for certain severe persistent pain conditions.
- Convenient oral tablet formulation.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Methadone 20mg Tablet |
| Active Ingredient | Methadone |
| Strength | 20mg |
| Dosage Form | Tablet |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Medicine Class | Opioid medicine |
| Common Medical Uses | Opioid-dependence treatment; selected pain-management situations |
| Prescription | Prescription medicine |
| Storage | Store according to the manufacturer's instructions and keep out of reach of children |
How to Use
- Take Methadone 20mg only as prescribed by your doctor.
- Follow the prescribed dose and schedule exactly.
- Do not take extra tablets or increase the dose yourself.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly without medical advice.
- Avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines unless specifically approved by your healthcare professional.
- Never share methadone with another person.
- If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber's instructions rather than taking an additional dose.
- Seek emergency medical attention if severe drowsiness, slow/difficult breathing, inability to wake, or suspected overdose occurs.
Why Choose Methadone 20mg Tablet?
Methadone 20mg Tablet provides a standardized 20mg methadone formulation for situations where this medicine has been specifically prescribed. Its long-acting properties can be useful in certain supervised treatment programs. Because methadone is a potent opioid, it should not be used for self-medication and should remain under appropriate medical supervision.
