How should Methadone be stored?
While at home, always keep your methadone in a safe placepreferably in a locked box or cabinet out of the reach of children and clearly marked to prevent anyone else from taking it accidentally. Remember: Methadone is a very strong narcotic drug. A small amount can kill a child or an adult who does not have a tolerance to it. If anyone in your home accidentally drinks your methadone, call 911 or an ambulance immediately. Store your methadone away from extreme heat or cold. The methadone that you take home is often mixed with waterand sometimes mixed with other additives, depending on where you get your methadone. The solution typically lasts for weeks. When you are traveling or away from home, keep your methadone in the prescription bottles that were given to you by your methadone provider to prevent any trouble with the law. Like any prescription drug, it is illegal to possess methadone without a prescription.
