Demerol
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Demerol
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For Relief of Pain
Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response of the patient. Meperidine is less effective orally than on parenteral administration. The dose of DEMEROL should be proportionately reduced (usually by 25 to 50 percent) when administered concomitantly with phenothiazines and many other tranquilizers since they potentiate the action of DEMEROL.
Adults: The usual dosage is 50 mg to 150 mg orally, every 3 or 4 hours as necessary.
Pediatric Patients: The usual dosage is 1.1 mg/kg to 1.8 mg/kg orally, up to the adult dose, every 3 or 4 hours as necessary (see PRECAUTIONS, Pediatric use).
Safety And Handling
DEMEROL (meperidine HCl) tablets contain meperidine hydrochloride which is a controlled substance. Like morphine, meperidine is controlled under Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act. Meperidine, like all opioids, is liable to diversion and misuse and should be handled accordingly. Patients and their families should be instructed to flush DEMEROL tablets that are no longer needed.
DEMEROL has been targeted for theft and diversion by criminals. Healthcare professionals should contact their State Professional Licensing Board or State Controlled Substance Authority for information on how to prevent and detect abuse or diversion of this product.
HOW SUPPLIED
For Oral Use
Tablets are white, round and convex. The 50 mg is a scored tablet and has a stylized “W” on one side and “D” over “35” on the other side. The 100 mg is not a scored tablet and has a stylized “W” on one side and “D” over “37” on the other side.
Tablets of 50 mg, HDPE plastic bottles of 100 (NDC 0024-0335-05) and 100 mg, HDPE plastic bottles of 100 (NDC 0024-0337-05).
Store at 25° C (77° F); excursions permitted to 15° - 30° C (59° - 86° F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Revised October 2011. Manufactured for: sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
Last reviewed on RxList: 11/9/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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