Temgesic
Temgesic is a strong pain-relieving medicine used to treat severe and moderate pain, such as cancer-related pain and post-operative pain.
Form
resoribletti
Strength
0.2 mg
Active Ingredient
Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
EUMEDICA Pharmaceuticals GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults and children over 12 years is 0.2 - 0.4 mg every 6-8 hours.
Method
Place the Temgesic tablet under your tongue and let it dissolve in your mouth. Dissolving usually takes about 5-10 minutes. Do not chew or swallow the tablet, as this will reduce its effectiveness.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose; do not exceed your doctor's instructions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Small pupils (miosis)
- •Shallow or slow breathing (hypoventilation)
- •Vomiting
- •Increased sweating (hyperhidrosis)
RARE
- •Confusion
- •Depression
- •Hallucinations
- •Blurred or double vision
- •Fast or slow heart rate
- •Shortness of breath
- •Constipation
- •Itching or rash
- •Weakness or fatigue
- •Convulsions (seizures)
- •Diarrhea
- •Drug dependence
- •Dental cavities
Important Warnings
- Never give this medicine to anyone else. It can cause death or serious harm.
- Serious breathing problems and even death have occurred when this medicine was misused or taken with other sedating medicines or alcohol.
- This medicine can cause dependence and addiction, which can lead to life-threatening overdose.
- Tell your doctor if you have breathing difficulties, liver or kidney problems, low blood pressure, a head injury, thyroid or adrenal gland issues, or urinary problems.
- When taken with antidepressants, this medicine can cause serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition.
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- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can increase drowsiness and the risk of breathing problems.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you, as it can impair your reactions and cause drowsiness.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
- This medicine contains lactose. Talk to your doctor if you have a sugar intolerance.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. Low transdermal efficacy in cachectic patients. Increases the risk of confusion and falling. Need for laxative is often necessary. (updated 24.3.2025)