FDA label
What is sufentanil used for?
The FDA-approved uses of sufentanil, 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: “Sufentanil Citrate Injection is indicated for intravenous administration in adults and pediatric patients: as an analgesic adjunct in the maintenance of balanced general anesthesia in patients who are intubated and ventilated; as a primary anesthetic agent for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia with 100% oxygen in patients undergoing major surgical procedures, in patients who are intub...”
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Sufentanil Citrate, injection, solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Hospira, Inc. (ANDA074534). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Sufentanil Citrate Injection is indicated for intravenous administration in adults and pediatric patients:
- as an analgesic adjunct in the maintenance of balanced general anesthesia in patients who are intubated and ventilated.
- as a primary anesthetic agent for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia with 100% oxygen in patients undergoing major surgical procedures, in patients who are intubated and ventilated, such as cardiovascular surgery or neurosurgical procedures in the sitting position, to provide favorable myocardial and cerebral oxygen balance or when extended postoperative ventilation is anticipated.
Sufentanil Citrate Injection is indicated for epidural administration:
- as an analgesic combined with low dose (usually 12.5 mg per administration) bupivacaine usually during labor and vaginal delivery.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 20293943-46ff-4345-1aa4-929b4e017a25, version 32, effective June 1, 2026. NDC 0409-3382, one of 1 listing for this product.
Questions
What is sufentanil used for?
The FDA label says: “Sufentanil Citrate Injection is indicated for intravenous administration in adults and pediatric patients: as an analgesic adjunct in the maintenance of balanced general anesthesia in patients who are intubated and ventilated; as a primary anesthetic agent for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia with 100% oxygen in patients undergoing major surgical procedures, in patients who are intub...”
What drug class is sufentanil?
FDA lists sufentanil 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.