Fentanyl
(Durogesic®, Fentanyl)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Sublingual Tablet, Buccal Tablets, Lozenges
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes, sublingual tablets, lozenges, buccal tablets
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
Yes - nasal spray
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Fentanyl
Usual formulation brand names
Durogesic®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
100, 200, 300, 400, 600 &800microgram sublingual tablets; 100, 200, 400, 600 & 800microgram buccal tablets; 200, 400, 600, 800microgram 1.2mg & 1.6mg lozenges
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
12microgram/24hr, 25micrograms/24hrs, 37.5micrograms/24hrs, 50micrograms/24hrs, 75micrograms/24hrs & 100micrograms/24hrs
Injection strength
100mocrograms/2ml, 500micrograms/10ml injection; 2.5mg/50ml infusion
Nasal/oral spray Strength
50micrograms/dose, 100micrograms/dose, 200micrograms/dose & 400micrograms/dose nasal sprays
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Consider use of alternative formulations available
Notes
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