Buprigesic Patch 5

Last Updated: March 24th, 2026

Buprigesic Patch 5 is a product of Neon Laboratories Ltd

Composition: Buprenorphine (5mg)

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All Details About Buprigesic Patch 5

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Buprigesic Patch 5

Description:

Buprigesic Patch 5 is used to treat moderate to severe pain and drug dependence/addiction to opioids. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms that may be caused due to withdrawal of other opioids.

Your doctor will explain how to use Buprigesic Patch 5. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Employ it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.

The most common side effects of this medicine include constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and nausea. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to it. If they are severe or do not go away, you should remove your patch and contact your doctor.

Earlier using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by some other drugs you are using. Let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking or using to make sure it is safe for you. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses:

Opioid (Morphine) dependence

Directions For Use:

Employ this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Buprigesic

Headache
Drowsiness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Vomiting
Weakness
Sweating
Nausea
Posterior pain
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Withdrawal syndrome
Infection
Vertigo
Inflammation of the nose
Chills
Flu-like symptoms

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Buprigesic Patch 5 is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Buprigesic Patch 5 should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Buprigesic Patch 5 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Buprigesic Patch 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Consider the use of an alternate analgesic that may permit more flexibility with the dosing in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

FAQs:

What is Buprigesic Patch 5 used for?

Buprigesic Patch 5 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.

How to use Buprigesic Patch 5?

Buprigesic Patch 5 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. Retain 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.

What precautions are to be taken while using Buprigesic Patch 5?

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."

What should I avoid while using Buprigesic Patch 5?

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.

Can I use one patch over another for better effect?

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.

I am not able to stick Buprigesic Patch 5 onto my skin, can I use tape to stick?

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

Can I take bath or shower while using Buprigesic Patch 5?

Affirmative, you can have showers and even go swimming while using Buprigesic Patch 5 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. Employ it as per your doctor's advice.

I feel dizzy when I get up from a sitting position or when I walk down the stairs. Is it due to Buprigesic Patch 5?

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. Communicate to your doctor who might change your dosage.

When to consult the doctor?

Perceivek 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).

Can I use Buprigesic Patch 5 during pregnancy?

If you use Buprigesic Patch 5 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.

Can I use Buprigesic Patch 5 while breastfeeding?

Buprigesic Patch 5 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.

How to safely store Buprigesic Patch 5?

As with most medications, Buprigesic Patch 5 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. Retain it out of reach of children. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.

Is Buprigesic Patch 5 an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?

Buprigesic Patch 5 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

Does Buprigesic Patch 5 block opiates?

Affirmative. Buprigesic Patch 5 block opiates

Can Buprigesic Patch 5 cause depression?

Buprigesic Patch 5 is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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