Morphine
- What is it for
Morphine is a medicine used for the relief of acute and chronic pain.
Morphine
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Morphine
cause?
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Drowsiness and impaired judgment and/or coordination
- Constipation and dryness of the mouth
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, facial swelling
- Shortness of breath
- Irregular heartbeat
- Increased severity of side effects
- Inadequate pain relief
Do not adjust your dose without your doctor's permission and supervision
Before taking
Morphine
, what precautions must I follow?
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you:
- Plan to get or suspect that you are pregnant
- Intend to breastfeed
What food or medicine must I avoid when I take
Morphine
?
Alcohol, including alcohol-containing medicines.
Morphine
- Dosage and How to Use
How should
Morphine
be used?
Morphine is available as a syrup or sustained-release tablet formulation.
Take the exact dose of syrup or tablets as instructed by your doctor.
Take with food if stomach upset occurs, but be consistent when taking with or without food.
Do not crush, chew or dissolve sustained-release tablets, swallow whole.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Syrup
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is too near the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing time. Do not double the dose.
Sustained-release tablets
If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing time. Do not make up for the missed dose or double the dose.
What should I do if I overdose?
If you overdose on this medicine, inform your doctor immediately.
Morphine
- Storage
How should I store
Morphine
?
- Keep away from children
- Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
- Store at room temperature
How should I dispose of
Morphine
safely?
Please return this medicine only to the dispensing pharmacy. Do not dispose of this medicine with your household waste.