Fentanyl (Transdermal Route)

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For transdermal dosage form (Duragesic® skin patch):
  • For relief of chronic pain:
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 2 years and older—Your doctor will decide which dose of the patch you need based on your present daily narcotic dose. The patch is applied to the skin and left in place for 3 days (72 hours). Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
    • Children younger than 2 years—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For transdermal dosage form (Ionsys® skin patch):
  • For short-term relief of acute pain after surgery:
    • Adults—Your healthcare will decide which dose of the patch you need based on your present daily narcotic dose. The patch is applied by your healthcare provider to your upper outer arm or chest. Your doctor will show you how to adjust your dose if needed while in the hospital.