Table 1 Manufacturer recommended initial fentanyl doses based upon daily oral morphine dose in the US and UK [24]
24-hour Oral Morphine Dose (mg/day) | Transdermal Fentanyl Dose (mcg/hr) |
|---|---|
45–134 | 25 |
135–224 | 50 |
225–314 | 75 |
315–404 | 100 |
405–494 | 125 |
495–584 | 150 |
585–674 | 175 |
675–764 | 200 |
765–854 | 225 |
855–944 | 250 |
945–1034 | 275 |
1035–1124 | 300 |