Buprenorphine patches are used for the treatment of chronic (long-term) pain.
If you forget to apply a patch, apply it as soon as you remember. Do not use two patches together to make up for the missed dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects with this medication.
Buprenorphine can generally be used with most other foods or medication. However, please inform your healthcare professional if you are taking other medications or herbal preparations.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
This medication may depress your breathing. Seek immediate medication attention should you experience breathing difficulty including shallow or slow breathing.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Used patches must be folded over on themselves with the sticky layer facing inwards, and discarded safely into a black trash bag and sealed tightly before throwing in the rubbish chute or bin. For any unused/leftover/expired patches, these should be returned to the pharmacy for safe disposal.
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Jun 2022
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