Methadone

FDA Drug Profile — Methadone Hydrochloride

Drug Details

Generic Name
Methadone
Brand Names
Methadone Hydrochloride
Application Number
ANDA204166
Sponsor
VistaPharm, LLC
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
TABLET
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Methadone hydrochloride tablets for oral suspension contain methadone, an opioid agonist indicated for the: Detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs). Maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services. Limitations of Use Methadone products used for the treatment of opioid addiction in detoxification or maintenance programs are subject to the conditions for distribution and use required under 42 CFR 8.12 [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Methadone hydrochloride tablets for oral suspension are an opioid agonist indicated for the: Detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs) ( 1 ) Maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Methadone products used for the treatment of opioid addiction in detoxification or maintenance programs are subject to the conditions for distribution and use required under 21 CFR, Title 42, Sec 8. ( 1 , 2.1 )