Butrans Patch and Calcidol

• Generic Name: buprenorphine
• Dosage Forms: patch, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Butrans, Belbuca, Buprenex, Probuphine, Sublocade, Subutex

Butrans skin patches contain buprenorphine, an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Butrans skin patches are used for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain that is not controlled by other medicines.

Butrans is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

• Generic Name: ergocalciferol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Calcidol, Calciferol, Drisdol, Vitamin D2

Calcidol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.

Calcidol is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands).

Calcidol is also used to treat rickets (softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency) or low levels of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia).

Calcidol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.