Leaflet METADON BIOEEL 20mg tablets
Indicated for: severe pain; opioid dependence
Route of administration: oral
Substance: methadone (opioid analgesic)
ATC: N07BC02 (Nervous system | Drugs used in addictive disorders | Drugs used in opioid dependence)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Methadone is a synthetic opioid analgesic primarily used for the treatment of severe chronic pain and as part of substitution therapy for opioid dependence, such as heroin addiction. It is a long-acting medication that helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opioids.
In pain management, methadone is effective for severe pain that does not respond to other analgesics. It is also used in substitution programs to stabilize opioid-dependent patients, reducing the risk of relapse and the use of illicit drugs. Methadone does not produce the intense euphoria associated with other opioids, making it more suitable for this purpose.
However, methadone use requires careful monitoring, as it can cause side effects such as respiratory depression, excessive sedation, or cardiac arrhythmias. It is essential for patients to adhere to the prescribed dosage and be supervised by a physician, especially during the initial weeks of treatment.
Methadone is a critical medication in managing opioid dependence and chronic pain, but its use should be part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes counseling and psychological support. Patients should be informed about the risks and benefits of the treatment to ensure safe and effective use.
General data about METADON BIOEEL 20mg
- Substance: methadone
- Date of last drug list: 01-06-2026
- Commercial code: W55532002
- Concentration: 20mg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 50
- Product type: generic
- Price: 110.10 RON
- Prescription restrictions: TAB2 - Medicines that are issued with a special prescription (narcotics) in yellow color.
Pharmaceutical forms available for methadone
Concentrations available for methadone
- 10mg
- 10mg/ml
- 2.5mg
- 20mg
- 40mg
- 5mg
- 5mg/ml