Product Details
Methadone 40mg Tablet Price in Pakistan | Uses & Information
Methadone 40mg Tablet contains methadone, a long-acting opioid medicine prescribed by qualified healthcare professionals for specific medical conditions, including opioid dependence treatment and, in some circumstances, severe persistent pain. Methadone affects opioid receptors in the brain and nervous system to reduce pain and opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Because methadone has a long duration of action and can cause serious breathing problems, it should be taken only when prescribed and under appropriate medical supervision. Do not change the dose, frequency, or duration without consulting your doctor.
Benefits
- Contains methadone as the active ingredient.
- May be prescribed as part of medically supervised opioid-dependence treatment.
- Can help reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms when used under a treatment program.
- May provide long-lasting opioid effects compared with some shorter-acting medicines.
- Can be prescribed for certain types of severe persistent pain when a healthcare professional considers it appropriate.
- Available in a 40mg tablet strength for prescription-based treatment.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Methadone 40mg Tablet |
| Active Ingredient | Methadone |
| Strength | 40mg |
| Medicine Type | Prescription opioid |
| Therapeutic Class | Opioid analgesic |
| Common Medical Uses | Opioid-dependence treatment; certain severe persistent pain |
| Dosage Form | Tablet |
| Administration | Oral |
| Use | Only under medical supervision |
| Storage | Store according to the manufacturer's instructions and keep away from children |
How to Use
- Take Methadone 40mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take extra tablets or take it more frequently than prescribed.
- Do not stop methadone suddenly unless your healthcare professional instructs you to do so.
- Avoid alcohol and other medicines that cause sleepiness unless your doctor specifically approves them.
- Never share methadone with another person.
- If you miss a dose, follow the instructions provided by your prescriber rather than taking an extra dose.
- Seek urgent medical help if severe sleepiness, slow or difficult breathing, inability to wake, or other signs of overdose occur.
Why Choose Methadone 40mg Tablet?
Methadone 40mg Tablet provides a standardized methadone formulation that can be used as part of a professionally supervised treatment plan. Its long-acting properties can make it useful in specific clinical situations, but methadone also carries significant risks of respiratory depression, dependence, and overdose. It should therefore be used only for the condition and duration prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
