What is the proper way to take Suboxone?

SUBOXONE FILM should be held between 2 fingers by the outside edges of the film. The films are taken sublingually and/or buccally. This means that you place the film under your tongue and/or inside either cheek and allow it to dissolve, which may take between 4 and 8 minutes.

Do you swallow Suboxone after it dissolves?

If your dose requires you to take more than 2 films, place the third film on the inside of your right or left cheek after the first 2 films have dissolved. After you put this medicine in your mouth, do not move it. Do not swallow, cut, or chew the film.

How many times a day should I take Suboxone?

Suboxone typically lasts up to 3 days. Most doctors ask their patients to take the medicine once per day, typically at the same time each day.

How much of a Suboxone strip should you take?

q Take 4 mg of buprenorphine under the tongue (tablet or film strip). (Half of an 8 mg tablet, or two 2 mg tablets). Usually one film strip.

How long does it take for Suboxone to kick in?

It usually takes 20-45 min for the medication to start to work. Wait 1-3 hours before your 2nd dose. Are you in withdrawal? Before starting Suboxone® (buprenorphine/naloxone) you need to be in withdrawal (dope-sick).

Why do you have to let Suboxone dissolve?

Why does Buprenorphine (Suboxone) need to be placed under the tongue? This allows Buprenorphine (Suboxone) to be absorbed quickly and safely. Chewing or swallowing the medica on will not allow the medica on to be absorbed. The tablet must be completely dissolved for the full effect.

What does A8 mean on Suboxone?

buprenorphine 8 mg-naloxone 2 mg sublingual film. Color: orangeShape: rectangularImprint: A8. This medicine is a orange, rectangular, film imprinted with “8”. buprenorphine 4 mg-naloxone 1 mg sublingual film.