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Meperidine

Meperidine is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Meperidine hydrochloride tablets and oral solution are used for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic when alternative treatments are inadequate.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

The lowest effective dosage should be used for the shortest duration of time consistent with individual patient treatment goals.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Dosing errors due to confusion between milligrams and milliliters can result in accidental overdose and death.

Common side effects

Serious adverse reactions include addiction, abuse, misuse, life-threatening respiratory depression, and serotonin syndrome.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Meperidine 100mg/mL SolutionMeperidine 50mg/5 mL Solution

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.