19 Answers - Posted in: duragesic, pain, fentanyl. What's the best generic Fentanyl Patch? Asked 19 Dec 2009 by mitjason Active 15 Jan 2018 Topics. Jul 16, 2008 Can anyone tell me if they are using the Mylan brand Duragesic patch for pain. Duragesic vs Mylan generic Fentanyl patches. On the Sandoz Patches. Fentanyl patch is a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine. It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain. Do NOT use fentanyl patch if: you are allergic to any. Fentanyl patch is a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine. It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain. Do NOT use fentanyl patch if: you are allergic to any.

I have to say that the Sandoz brand is much better than the Mylan brand for me. I say this based on how well it works and how much better pain relief it gives me. Now when it comes to the sticking problems I have always used something to cover the patch so that they do not come off.

There are many options to use but it is better to be overly protective then letting them come off and running out early. I have posted before about ways to cover the patch: 1. Optifix Flexifix - this is what I currently use.

It is an adhesive and comes on a roll where you can cut off what you need. It costs $30/roll and lasts me 5-6 months so pretty cost effective 2.

Band Aid X-TRA TOUGH WATERPROOF - you can pick these up for $3/box and use however many necessary to cover the patch usually 5/patch. Drop Florida Retirement Program. They stay stuck and are waterproof. Spolszczenie Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6 Youtube on this page. Johnson & Johnson Bioclusive covers - very expensive but I have heard stick very well 4.

NexCare Tegaderm covers - usually run $8/box for a box of 6 and they can start to be very expensive but work well and can be bought at most pharmacies like CVS(they actually have their own generic brand) or Walgreens Hope this gives you some useful info. From everything I've read.I've done a ton of research as a patch wearer myself.The Mylan stick fairly well, but don't work well. The whole patch is a mass and the glue and med is all mixed together. Conversely, the gel filled have outer barrier around the edges of glue. Duragesic brand (Janssen) stick great.Janssen makes the Sandoz generic, but they use less quality glue and as a result, they don't stick as well. I've heard the Watson stick better than Sandoz and they work better than Sandoz also. [QUOTE=Executor;3673085]From everything I've read.I've done a ton of research as a patch wearer myself.The Mylan stick fairly well, but don't work well.

The whole patch is a mass and the glue and med is all mixed together. Conversely, the gel filled have outer barrier around the edges of glue. Duragesic brand (Janssen) stick great.Janssen makes the Sandoz generic, but they use less quality glue and as a result, they don't stick as well. I've heard the Watson stick better than Sandoz and they work better than Sandoz also. Ex[/QUOTE] My husband was using the mylan patch but I had to refill at wallgreens and they had watson.

Because of the gel filled spot he began to break out from it. Only where the gel was not the glue. So we had to go back to mylan which I think work better.

I also have to cover them to keep them on. We use covers we get from the hospital each month he goes for treatment. They are a clear cover used to cover ports or IV's.:angel. [QUOTE=Executor;3681163]Some people have reported minor allergic reactions to one brand or another. Quite frankly, I'm surprised more don't report it.Given that something is stuck your skin 24/7. That's an interesting note about having to use the covers.That's consistent with other feedback that says Mylan's don't stick very well. Regards, Ex[/QUOTE] Ya but the watsons don't stick to him either.

That is why we use the covers. I heard from the drugest that it happens to a lot of people their skin just rejects the patch for what ever reason. I find the Mylan by the third day are not working very well so Dr is trying 100mg to see if this will last longer.:angel. Thanks I heard that too that you can change it 48 hours. I think because my husband is big he needs the more powerfull. I also notice it begins to fall off around 48 hrs.

The cover I use is to cover I'v's or ports. They are called sorba view 2000 3 3/4 x 5 dressing with a window and white dressing around the outside. It does stick to the patch and the outside. Do you think this is OK and will not cause heat to build up. That is if you know what this cover is.

The windo is a very thin pice of material. [QUOTE=taxladyjudy;3684503] I think because my husband is big he needs the more powerfull. I also notice it begins to fall off around 48 hrs. [/QUOTE] Yes, that is right.Another good reason to change @ 48. [QUOTE]The cover I use is to cover I'v's or ports. They are called sorba view 2000 3 3/4 x 5 dressing with a window and white dressing around the outside. It does stick to the patch and the outside.