Generic name: morphine sulfate
Dosage form: oral solution, concentrate
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2021.
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- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Overdosage
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- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
- Medication Guide
WARNING: RISK OF MEDICATION ERRORS
- Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution is marketed in multiple concentrations. The 100 mg per 5 mL (20 mg per mL) concentration is indicated for use in opioid-tolerant patients only.
- Take care when prescribing and administering Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution to avoid dosing errors due to confusion between different concentrations and between mg and mL, which could result in accidental overdose and death. Take care to ensure the proper dose is communicated and dispensed.
- Keep Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution 100 mg per 5 mL (2...
