Morphine Sulfate 30mg ( MS Contin )

Description

MS Contin (morphine) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

MS Contin extended-release tablets are a strong prescription pain medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain that requires around-the-clock, long-term treatment. MS Contin is used when other pain treatments such as non-opioid pain medicines or immediate-release opioid medicines do not treat the pain well enough or cannot be tolerated.

MS Contin extended-release tablets are for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of morphine is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

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Important information

You should not take MS Contin if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus.

Morphine can slow or stop your breathing, and may be habit-forming. MISUSE OF THIS MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription.

Taking this medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.

Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.