TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Inhalation vapour 1mL/mL
Inhalational anaesthetics (Formulary: Anaesthesia)
What's new / Latest updates
26/06/26 V1.1:
- Methoxyflurane amendment: Product licence for Penthrox has changed from 18 years and older to 6 years and older. Link to guideline added
Important: Therapy notes
Risk minimisation materials include:
- Penthrox administration checklist - HCP use
- Penthrox administration guide - HCP use
- Penthrox patient alert card - patient use
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Inhalational vapour, liquid (Penthrox) 99·9% 3ml
Indication:
- For use in emergency relief of moderate to severe pain in conscious patients aged 6 years and above with trauma and associated pain.
Guideline: Penthrox (methoxyflurane) (Guidelines)
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Inhalation vapour 1mL/mL
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Inhalation gas 1mL/mL
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Inhalation gas (eg Entonox)