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Important Safety Information

SUBOXONE® (buprenorphine HCl/naloxone HCl dihydrate sublingual tablets) (CIII ) is indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence.

It is extremely dangerous to self-administer non-prescribed benzodiazepines or other depressants while taking SUBOXONE. A serious overdose and death may occur if benzodiazepines, sedatives, tranquilizers, antidepressants, or alcohol are taken at the same time as SUBOXONE.

SUBOXONE has potential for abuse and produces dependence of the opioid type, with a milder withdrawal syndrome than full agonists.

Cytolytic hepatitis and hepatitis with jaundice have been observed in the addicted population receiving buprenorphine.

Allergic reactions including bronchospasm, angioneurotic edema, and anaphylactic shock have been reported in patients taking buprenorphine.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of SUBOXONE (a Category C medication) in pregnancy.

Caution should be exercised when driving cars or operating machinery.

Always store buprenorphine-containing medications safely and out of the reach and sight of children. Destroy any unused medication appropriately.

The most commonly reported adverse events with SUBOXONE include: headache (36%, placebo 22%), withdrawal syndrome (25%, placebo 37%), pain (22%, placebo 19%), insomnia (14%, placebo 16%), nausea (15%, placebo 11%), and sweating (14%, placebo 10%). Please see full Prescribing Information for a complete list.

To report an adverse event caused by taking SUBOXONE, please call 1-877-782-6966. You are also encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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About the Here to Help Program

If you're in SUBOXONE® (buprenorphine HCl/naloxone HCl dihydrate sublingual tablets) (CIII) treatment for opioid dependence, join the Here to Help Program for exclusive access to powerful tools and resources that can help you set new goals and stay motivated as you work to get your life back on track. With the Here to Help Program, you get:

  • Support during your SUBOXONE treatment for opioid dependence
  • Telephone access to a personal Care Coach ready to offer guidance and encouragement
  • 24/7 online access to tools and information
  • Supportive e-mails to inspire you
  • Help finding the right counseling options
  • Links to peer support and educational resources

You also get full access to HereToHelpProgram.com, an education and support website designed to help opioid-dependent people get the most from their treatment.

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About Opioid Dependence

Men and women of all ages, ethnic groups, and educational levels can become dependent on opioids. Opioid dependence is a chronic disease caused by complex, long-term changes in the structure and functioning of the brain. Sadly, fear of the stigma associated with treatment keeps many people from seeking help.

How big is this issue? The 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that...

  • 1.6 million Americans were dependent on prescription pain relievers
  • There were 91,000 persons aged 12 or older who had used heroin for the first time within the previous 12 months
  • An estimated 7 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with dependence or abuse of illicit drugs
  • An estimated 5.2 million persons were current nonmedical users of prescription pain relievers
  • Among the young adult nonmedical users of pain relievers, 55.7% obtained the pain relievers that they last used nonmedically from a friend or relative for free

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About SUBOXONE®

SUBOXONE (buprenorphine HCl/naloxone HCl dihydrate sublingual tablets) (CIII) is the first opioid medication approved by the FDA, under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000, for the treatment of opioid dependence in an office-based setting. SUBOXONE can be dispensed for take-home use. The primary active ingredient in SUBOXONE is buprenorphine, which has been used to treat more than 1 million opioid-dependent patients worldwide since its introduction. SUBOXONE itself is a partial agonist opioid with potential for dependence. Buprenorphine, particularly when taken by the intravenous route, in combination with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system depressants (including alcohol) has been associated with significant respiratory depression and death. The most commonly reported adverse events with SUBOXONE include: headache (36%, placebo 22%), withdrawal syndrome (25%, placebo 37%), pain (22%, placebo 19%), insomnia (14%, placebo 16%), nausea (15%, placebo 11%), and constipation (12%, placebo 3%). Always read the prescribing information and patient leaflet prior to use.

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About Reckitt Benckiser

Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that manufactures and markets SUBOXONE. Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc. is committed to supporting community-based programs and expanding access to medical therapies for patients suffering from the chronic, relapsing brain disease of opioid dependence.

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Important Safety Information

SUBOXONE® (buprenorphine HCl/naloxone HCl dihydrate sublingual tablets) (CIII) is indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence.

It is extremely dangerous to self-administer non-prescribed benzodiazepines or other depressants while taking SUBOXONE. A serious overdose and death may occur if benzodiazepines, sedatives, tranquilizers, antidepressants, or alcohol are taken at the same time as SUBOXONE.

SUBOXONE has potential for abuse and produces dependence of the opioid type, with a milder withdrawal syndrome than full agonists.

Cytolytic hepatitis and hepatitis with jaundice have been observed in the addicted population receiving buprenorphine.

Allergic reactions including bronchospasm, angioneurotic edema, and anaphylactic shock have been reported in patients taking buprenorphine.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of SUBOXONE (a Category C medication) in pregnancy.

Caution should be exercised when driving cars or operating machinery.

Always store buprenorphine-containing medications safely and out of the reach and sight of children. Destroy any unused medication appropriately.

The most commonly reported adverse events with SUBOXONE include: headache (36%, placebo 22%), withdrawal syndrome (25%, placebo 37%), pain (22%, placebo 19%), insomnia (14%, placebo 16%), nausea (15%, placebo 11%), and sweating (14%, placebo 10%). Please see full Prescribing Information for a complete list.

To report an adverse event caused by taking SUBOXONE, please call 1-877-782-6966. You are also encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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