How to Dispose of a Fentanyl Patch
Instructions
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Remove the patch from the skin. If removal of the patch is done by someone other than the patient, ensure that patch is removed with care with the tips of the fingers to avoid getting a potentially harmful dose of the fentanyl on your skin.
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Fold the patch in half and firmly press the sticky sides together.
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Flush the used, folded patch down the toilet. Make sure it pass from the toilet and does not remain in the bowl.
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Wash your hands with soap and water after disposing of a fentanyl patch to remove any medication that may have gotten on your skin.
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Unused fentanyl patches can be disposed of by opening, folding and flushing down the toilet as with a used patch. You can also get rid of unused fentanyl patches by delivering them to a local medication take-back program.
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