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Fentanyl transdermal (skin patch)

Generic name: fentanyl transdermal (skin patch) [ FEN-ta-nil-trans-DERM-al ]
Brand names: Duragesic-100, Duragesic-12, Duragesic-25, Duragesic-50, Duragesic-75
Dosage form: transdermal film, extended release (100 mcg/hr; 12 mcg/hr; 25 mcg/hr; 37.5 mcg/hr; 50 mcg/hr; 62.5 mcg/hr; 75 mcg/hr; 87.5 mcg/hr)
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 4, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is fentanyl transdermal (skin patch)?

Fentanyl is an opioid pain medicine that is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain around the clock. Fentanyl transdermal is not for treating mild or occasional pain or pain from surgery.

Fentanyl transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Using opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.

Fatal side effects can occur if you use fentanyl transdermal with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use fentanyl unless you recently used opioid medicine and your body is tolerant to it (ask your doctor if you're not sure).

Do not put a fentanyl skin patch on any person who does not have a personal prescription for this medicine. You should not use fentanyl if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

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