FDA label
What is Diskets used for?
Diskets contains methadone. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “DISKETS Dispersible Tablets contain methadone, an opioid agonist indicated for the: Detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs); Maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services.”
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Diskets, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (NDA017058). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
DISKETS Dispersible Tablets contain methadone, an opioid agonist indicated for the:
- Detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs).
- Maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services.
Limitations of Use
Methadone products used for the treatment of opioid addiction in detoxification or maintenance programs are subject to the conditions for distribution and use required under 42 CFR 8.12.
Source: DailyMed label, set id e6af84de-cbfc-4a3b-bd73-6bcf77337168, version 19, effective December 1, 2025. NDC 0054-4538, one of 1 listing for this product.
Questions
What is Diskets used for?
The FDA label says: “DISKETS Dispersible Tablets contain methadone, an opioid agonist indicated for the: Detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs); Maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services.”
What drug class is Diskets?
FDA lists methadone in the Opioid Agonist established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
More on Diskets
- Is Diskets a controlled substance?Schedule II
- What is Methadone used for?FDA label uses
- Is Methadone a controlled substance?Schedule II
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- Opioid Agonists listFDA drug class
- NDC 0054-4538Diskets NDC record
- Schedule II drugs listDEA schedule