Like Subutex®, methadone is substitution medication (which can be found in France as a syrup) for opiates dependency.
Such a treatment can be prescribed by any physician working in a SDAT (CSST) , in a clinic or in a hospital, and the renewal by a general practitioner.
It can however be contra-indicated in case of gastric or duodenal antecedents.

methadone allows

• Avoiding the withdrawal syndrome,
• Reducing or eliminating the opiates consumption.

Provided the taking indications are followed

• Unless exceptionally specified, only one take per day, preferably in the morning,
• In varying quantity according to the results of urinary analysis.

Methadone is not

• Toxic for the liver,
• An antidepressant,
• A short-term treatment,
• An illegal drug : it does not produce euphoria and it is not a tranquilizer, whatever the consumed quantity,
• Injectable : its components are toxic for the venous system (abcesses, obstructed veins, …) and the liver (risk of hepatitis).

Incompatible products

• Alcohol
• Benzodiazepines
• Subutex®