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Medicines methoxyfluraneQuestion & answer

methoxyflurane · Medicine question

Can methoxyflurane be used without supervision?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It should be self-administered only under the supervision of someone trained in its administration.

Sources for this answer

PENTHROX 99.9%, 3 ml inhalation vapour, liquidemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 12

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