M 2540 Pill - orange four-sided, 20mm
Pill with imprint M 2540 is Orange, Four-sided and has been identified as Methadone Hydrochloride (Dispersible) 40 mg. It is supplied by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.
Methadone is used in the treatment of Opiate Withdrawal; Chronic Pain; Pain and belongs to the drug class Opioids (narcotic analgesics). Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Methadone 40 mg is classified as a Schedule 2 controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
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Methadone Hydrochloride (Dispersible)
- Imprint
- M 2540
- Strength
- 40 mg
- Color
- Orange
- Size
- 20.00 mm
- Shape
- Four-sided
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
- Pregnancy Category
- C - Risk cannot be ruled out
- CSA Schedule
- 2 - High potential for abuse
- Labeler / Supplier
- Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
- Inactive Ingredients
-
silicon dioxide,
potassium phosphate, monobasic,
magnesium stearate,
microcrystalline cellulose,
corn starch,
stearic acid,
FD&C Yellow No. 6,
FD&C Yellow No. 5,
aluminum oxide
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
Labelers / Repackagers
NDC Code | Labeler / Repackager |
---|---|
00406-2540 | Mallinckrodt Inc. |
68084-0977 (Discontinued) | Amerisource Health Services |
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