Morphine Tincture
PrescriptionBrand names: Opium Tincture Deodorized
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION Opium Tincture, USP (Deodorized), is for oral administration. It is freed from unpleasant odor or nauseating substances by “denarcotization” with a petroleum distillate. Opium tincture is a clear, reddish-brown hydroalcoholic solution. Each 100 mL contains 1 g of anhydrous morphine (represents the equivalent of 10 g of Powdered Opium, USP), alcohol, 19%, and water. Opium has a very characteristic odor and a very bitter taste. The opiates are the most effective and prompt-acting nonspecific antidiarrheal agents.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Morphine | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS Addiction can result from opium usage. Opium preparations should be given in the smallest effective dose and as infrequently as possible to minimize the development of tolerance and physical dependence.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS This preparation is not recommended for use in children. It should not be used in diarrhea caused by poisoning until the toxic material is eliminated from the gastrointestinal tract.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Opium tincture is useful for the treatment of diarrhea.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Usual Adult Dose – 0.6 mL orally 4 times a day.
WARNINGS Addiction can result from opium usage. Opium preparations should be given in the smallest effective dose and as infrequently as possible to minimize the development of tolerance and physical dependence.
CONTRAINDICATIONS This preparation is not recommended for use in children. It should not be used in diarrhea caused by poisoning until the toxic material is eliminated from the gastrointestinal tract.
Morphine Tincture is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Morphine Tincture drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Morphine Tincture label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 830196 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Morphine Tincture (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS