Morphine
(MOR-feen)
Definition | Special instructions | Missed dose | Side effects | Warning signs | Additional information| Contact us
What is morphine?
Morphine (MSIR", Kadian", MS Contin", Oramorph SR", Roxanol") is a medicine used to treat pain. It can be given as a capsule, tablet, sustained release capsule, sustained release tablet, liquid, suppository, or by injection.
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Special Instructions
- Use as directed by your child's doctor.
- This medicine can be given with or without food. Give with food if it upsets the stomach.
- Do not crush or break long acting tablets, swallow them whole.
- If your child cannot swallow the capsule form, open it and mix the beads with a little applesauce, pudding, juice or water. Do not chew or crush the beads of medicine.
- Do not give any other medicines, prescription or over-the counter (OTC), without first talking to the doctor.
- If your child has respiratory problems, or a history of drug or alcohol abuse, please tell the doctor. Addiction and breathing problems are rare when morphine is used the correct way.
- Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle/package.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
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If a Dose is Missed
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
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Side Effects
Call your child's doctor if the following effects continue or are bothersome:
- Sleepiness
- Itching
- Nausea
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Warning Signs
Call your child's doctor immediately if any of the following occurs:
- Extreme sleepiness or difficulty awakening
- Difficulty breathing
- Rash
- Constipation
- Unable to urinate
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Additional Information
Constipation (hard or fewer stools) can be a problem. The doctor may also want your child to take a medicine to help move your child's stools.
Call your child's doctor if this medicine does not control the pain.
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Contact us
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
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Patient Education Program V 5164 1/00
Rev. 9/05, 8/07
