DEA schedule
Is Brevital Sodium a controlled substance?
Brevital Sodium contains methohexital. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Brevital Sodium (methohexital) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Methohexital (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 1 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Methohexital: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methohexital | 2264 | IV | No | Brevital | Listed by name |
Brevital Sodium NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42023-105 | Brevital Sodium | injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution | 500 mg/1 | Par Health USA, LLC | CIV |
Questions
Is Brevital Sodium a controlled substance?
Yes. Brevital Sodium (methohexital) is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Methohexital (Schedule IV).
Is Brevital Sodium a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark methohexital as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Barbiturate.
What schedule is Brevital Sodium?
Brevital Sodium is Schedule IV in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.