Subutex, a brand name for the drug buprenorphine, is a medication primarily used in the treatment of opioid addiction. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, which means it produces similar effects to opioids like heroin and morphine but to a much lesser degree. This quality makes it useful in reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings in individuals who are trying to quit using opioids.

Subutex is available in different dosages, and the appropriate dose varies depending on the individual's level of opioid dependence and their response to the medication. The typical dosages include 2 mg and 8 mg tablets.