Methadone Syrup (Aspen) TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: methadone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ASPEN METHADONE SYRUP methadone hydrochloride 25mg/5mL oral liquid bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Methadone Syrup is indicated for the treatment of dependence on opioid drugs.,Methadone Syrup is indicated for the management of severe pain where: (i) other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and (ii) the pain is opioid-responsive, and (iii) requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment.,Methadone Syrup is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances.,Methadone Syrup is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.,Methadone Syrup is not recommended for use in ambulant patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, solution
- Oral
- Bright amber coloured syrup, aromatic odour.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is
- 1000mL pack
- 200mL pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient methadone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
