Subutex Tablet 7 x 8 mg for sale Australia Adults and children over 15 years old Initial dosage: 0.8 to 4 mg as a single daily dose In opiate addicts who are not yet weaned: take the dose at least 4 hours after the last opiate use or when the first symptoms of withdrawal appear In patients receiving methadone: Before starting buprenorphine treatment, the methadone dose should be reduced to a maximum of 30 mg/day Average maintenance dosage: 8 mg Maximum 16 mg per day After stabilization: gradually reduce Mode of administration Place the tablet under the tongue until dissolved (usually in 5 to 10 minutes)