For oral use as an analgesic for moderate to severe pain.
The treatment of opioid drug addiction as a narcotic abstinence syndrome suppressant.
The treatment of opioid drug addiction as a narcotic abstinence syndrome suppressant (substitution or maintenance therapy). This should be part of a broader treatment programme including regular treatment reviews and must be supervised by specialist services. Treatment of moderate to severe pain as an alternative to morphine.
Treatment of opioid drug addiction as a narcotic abstinence syndrome suppressant. The use of injectable methadone for this indication must be initiated by physicians with adequate expertise and experience in addiction therapy. The use of methadone in opiate addiction must be part of a broader treatment programme, including regular treatment reviews, supervised by specialist services.