Fentanyl Sandoz
Fentanyl Sandoz patches are used to relieve very strong and long-lasting pain in adults and children over 2 years old who are already taking strong opioid pain medication.
Form
depotlaastari
Strength
25 mikrog/tunti
Active Ingredient
Fentanyl
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Apply one patch; your doctor will tell you the correct strength.
Method
Apply the patch to a clean, dry, cool, flat area of skin on your upper body or arm. For children, always place it on the upper back so they cannot reach it. Change the patch every three days (72 hours).
Important
The patch gives you medicine continuously for 72 hours (3 days), so there isn't a typical 'maximum daily dose'. Always follow your doctor's instructions for the patch strength.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Vomiting (being sick)
- •Constipation (difficulty passing stool)
- •Drowsiness (feeling sleepy)
- •Dizziness (feeling lightheaded or unsteady)
- •Headache
RARE
- •Allergic reaction (like rash, itching, swelling)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Sleep problems (difficulty sleeping)
- •Depression
- •Feeling anxious or confused
- •Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real)
- •Muscle tremors or twitches
- •Tingling or numb skin
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •High blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath
- •Diarrhea
- •Dry mouth
- •Stomach pain or indigestion
- •Increased sweating
- •Itching, rash, or redness of the skin
- •Difficulty urinating or emptying the bladder completely
- •Severe tiredness, weakness, or general feeling of illness
- •Swollen hands, ankles, or feet
- •Seizures (fits)
- •Decreased consciousness or passing out
- •Slow heart rate
- •Low male hormone levels
- •Dependence or addiction to the medicine
Important Warnings
- This medicine can be very dangerous, even deadly, for people who don't regularly use strong pain medicines (opioids) prescribed by a doctor.
- This medicine can be life-threatening for children, even used patches. Always keep patches out of reach and sight of children.
- Do not use for short-term pain, like sudden pain or pain after surgery.
- Do not use if you are allergic to fentanyl or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have breathing problems, such as slow or shallow breathing.
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- If the user is unusually sleepy or has slow/shallow breathing, remove the patch immediately and call a doctor or go to the nearest hospital right away.
- Do not expose the patch to direct heat, such as heating pads, hot baths, or sunbathing, as this can cause too much medicine to be absorbed.
- Do not drink alcohol while using Fentanyl Sandoz.
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as it can harm the baby.