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    Ingesting Fentanyl Patches Can Be Deadly to Children

    June 30, 2013 - FDA

    Fentanyl patches are used for patients with severe chronic pain who are opioid tolerant. However, if these patches fall into the hands of children they can be deadly. Visit the FDA's Web page to learn more about safe storage and disposal of Fentanyl patches.