What Suboxone film looks like?
What SUBOXONE FILM Looks Like. SUBOXONE FILM is an orange, rectangular soluble film. A logo is printed on each film to indicate the dosage strength: “N2” for the 2mg, “N4” for the 4mg, “N8” for the 8mg and “N12” for the 12mg.
What is the most effective way to take Suboxone film?
Advice for patients
- Place buprenorphine-with-naloxone sublingual film under the tongue and keep it there until completely dissolved (4–8 minutes on average).
- Do not swallow, chew or move the film after it is placed under the tongue, as doing any of these makes the medicine less effective.
Why do you have to dissolve SUBOXONE?
Why does Buprenorphine (Suboxone) need to be placed under the tongue? This allows Buprenorphine (Suboxone) to be absorbed quickly and safely. Chewing or swallowing the medica on will not allow the medica on to be absorbed. The tablet must be completely dissolved for the full effect.
How do you cut SUBOXONE strips?
Any buprenorphine and naloxone that is swallowed are ineffective. However, it does appear that some doctors do prescribe a half dose of Bunavail and ask their patients to cut the strip in half. The easiest way to do this is to fold the strip in half and then use scissors to cut it.
What happens if you swallow a Suboxone film?
What happens if I forget and talk, or swallow my pills? You will not receive the full effect of the Suboxone® if you talk, or if you swallow your pills. The medication will not be replaced and you may have some withdrawal symptoms until your next scheduled dose.
Can you break up SUBOXONE?
SUBOXONE sublingual film must be administered whole. Do not cut, chew, or swallow SUBOXONE sublingual film.
Is it OK to break a SUBOXONE pill in half?
SUBOXONE sublingual tablets must be administered whole. Do not cut, chew, or swallow SUBOXONE sublingual tablets. Advise patients not to eat or drink anything until the tablet is completely dissolved.
How do you take 8mg Suboxone?
For maintenance therapy, Suboxone film may be administered buccally and/or sublingually. The film is not to be swallowed. The film is to be placed under the tongue or inside either cheek until completely dissolved. It is advised that patients moisten their mouths prior to dosing.