Fentanyl Citrate (oral Transmucosal): What Happens If I Overdose


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What happens if I overdose?


emt Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine or if anyone else has accidentally swallowed it. The amount of fentanyl citrate in the Actiq unit can be fatal to a child who accidentally sucks on or swallows the unit.

Overdose symptoms may include weak pulse, fainting, shallow breathing, or breathing that stops.



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Last updated: November 30, 2007

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