Question 1

What is Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch used for?

Accepted Answer

Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch is used to relieve severe pain when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. This medicine is not used for minor pain or pain that only sometimes occurs. It should not be used to treat pain that you only have once in a while or "as needed". It is also used to treat opioid use disorder.

Question 2

How to use Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch?

Accepted Answer

Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch should be applied to a clean, dry, rash-free, hairless, or nearly hairless area of skin on the upper chest, back, or arm, or side of the chest. Only use water to clean the area of skin prior to application because other substances (such as soaps, oils, or gels) may alter the absorption of the drug. Discard used patches carefully and out of reach of children or pets. Keep in mind that the skin is not the same everywhere on your body. Be sure to place the patch according to instructions from your doctor.

Question 3

What precautions are to be taken while using Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch?

Accepted Answer

Do not use the skin patch if it has been cut or damaged. Never wear more than 1 patch at a time unless your doctor has told you to. Do not apply the patch to parts of the body that is irritated, broken, cut, or damaged. Do not wear the skin patch on a part of your body where your child could reach or remove the patch from your skin. Avoid allowing children to watch you put on a skin patch. Never tell a child that this skin patch is a "bandage."

Question 4

What should I avoid while using Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sources of heat while wearing the patch. Do not use a heating pad or electric blanket, tanning bed, or sauna. Avoid sunlight, hot bath water, and vigorous activity. Heat can increase the amount of the medicine you absorb through your skin and may cause an overdose or death.

Question 5

Can I use one patch over another for better effect?

Accepted Answer

If you’re using more than one patch at a time, never place one patch on top of another. The entire sticky side needs to be in direct contact with your skin. It is advisable to always consult your doctor in case you have any doubts regarding the usage of this medicine.

Question 6

I am not able to stick Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch onto my skin, can I use tape to stick?

Accepted Answer

If in case you are unable to stick the patch onto your skin do not use any dressing or tape. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 7

Can I take bath or shower while using Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can have showers and even go swimming while using Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch but not for a long period of time. Check the patch is still on properly afterward and dry the area around the patch carefully. If your patch is missing, put another patch on a different part of your body and put the old patch back in the packet it came in. Use it as per your doctor's advice.

Question 8

I feel dizzy when I get up from a sitting position or when I walk down the stairs. Is it due to Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch?

Accepted Answer

This medicine may cause a severe lowering of blood pressure, or a sudden drop in blood pressure when going from sitting to standing, especially if you are taking medications for high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor who might change your dosage.

Question 9

When to consult the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Seek immediate medical help if you have shallow breathing, chest pain, fast heart rate, seizure, a light-headed feeling (like you might pass out), blisters, swelling, or severe irritation where the patch was worn, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or liver problems like upper stomach pain, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Question 10

Can I use Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

If you use Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the medicine. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.

Question 11

Can I use Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch can pass into breast milk and may cause breathing problems or at times or life-threatening problems in a breastfeeding baby. Ask your doctor in detail about all the risks.

Question 12

How to safely store Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch?

Accepted Answer

As with most medications, Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch should be stored at room temperature. Store it in a secure location where it will not be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.

Question 13

Is Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?

Accepted Answer

Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch belongs to a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which is used to relieve pain. It is a controlled substance and an addictive drug. Consult your doctor for alternate drug if you experience addiction

Question 14

Does Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch block opiates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch block opiates

Question 15

Can Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch cause depression?

Accepted Answer

Buvalor 10mg Transdermal Patch is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.

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