Belbuca buccal films contain buprenorphine, an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Belbuca buccal films are for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain that is not controlled by other medicines.
Belbuca is not for use on an as-needed basis for occasional pain.
The Belbuca buccal film is placed between the gum and cheek where it adheres to the moist buccal mucosa to deliver the medicine as the film dissolves.
