M 2540 Pill: orange, four-sided, 20mm
The pill with imprint M 2540 (Orange, Four-sided, 20mm) has been identified as Methadone Hydrochloride (Dispersible) 40 mg and is used for Opiate Withdrawal, Chronic Pain, and Pain. It belongs to the drug class Opioids (narcotic analgesics) and is classified as CSA Schedule 2 (High potential for abuse).
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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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