Onsolis
Generic name:fentanyl (buccal) [ FEN-ta-nil ]
Brand names: Fentora, Onsolis
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 17, 2022.
Onsolis was discontinued in July 2011.
The Onsolis brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Onsolis?
Onsolis buccal soluble film contains fentanyl, a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine.
Onsolis is used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. Onsolis is taken together with other non-fentanyl narcotic pain medicine that is used around the clock. This medication is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as general headaches or back pain.
Onsolis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Onsolis is available only under special programs called Fentora REMS or the FOCUS Program. You must be registered in the program and sign documents stating that you understand the risks and benefits of taking this medication.
Do not use Onsolis unless you are already being treated with a similar opioid pain medicine and your body is tolerant to it. Talk with your doctor if you are not sure you are opioid-tolerant.
Onsolis is used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain. This medication is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as general headaches or back pain.
Do not use Onsolis if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days.
Before using Onsolis, tell your doctor if you have a breathing disorder, a head injury or brain tumor, seizures, mental illness, a heart rhythm disorder, low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children or pets. The amount of fentanyl in each Onsolis buccal film can be fatal to a child or pet who accidentally sucks on or swallows it. Seek emergency medical attention if this happens. Fentanyl may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share Onsolis with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Before using Onsolis
Do not use Onsolis unless you are already being treated with a similar opioid pain medicine and your body is tolerant to it. Opioid medicines include morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, and others), hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin), oxycodone (Oxycontin), and hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Talk with your doctor if you are not sure you are opioid-tolerant. Do not use Onsolis if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Ze...
