Usual Adult Dose for Pain:
Initial dose: 0.3 mg deep IM or slow IV (over at least 2 minutes); may repeat this dose once after 30 to 60 minutes if needed; then, 0.3 mg IV/IM every 6 hours as needed
-A single 0.6 mg IM dose may be given to patients who are not in a high risk category (see Warnings)
Maximum single dose: 0.3 mg (IV) or 0.6 mg (IM)
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain:
2 to 12 years:
Initial dose: 2 to 6 mcg/kg IM or slow IV every 4 to 6 hours
-Some patients may not need to be remedicated for 6 to 8 hours; fixed interval or round the clock dosing should not be used until the proper inter-dose interval has been established
Over 12 years:
Initial dose: 0.3 mg deep IM or slow IV (over at least 2 minutes); may repeat this dose once after 30 to 60 minutes if needed; then, 0.3 mg IV/IM every 6 hours as needed
Maximum single dose: 0.3 mg
Comments:
-Use extra caution with IV administration, especially the first dose.
-Monitor closely for respiratory depression, especially within the first 24 to 72 hours.
-Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with the individual patient's treatment goals.
Use: For the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternate treatments are inadequate.
 Detailed Buprenex dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Because you will receive Buprenex in a clinical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of Buprenex can be fatal, especially in a person using the medicine without a prescription. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness or weakness, cold or clammy skin, slow heart rate, weak pulse, very slow breathing, or coma.
