About morphine sulfate + alcohol free oral solution
Opioid pain medicine
Used for
- Relief of severe pain when other treatments are inadequate
Usual adult dose
Often 5–10 mg by mouth every 4 hours as needed; individualized and carefully adjusted.
Usual dose in children
For severe pain, dosing is weight-based and specialist-directed; varies by age and formulation.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sleepiness and dizziness
- Slow or difficult breathing
Important warnings
- Can cause addiction, dependence, and overdose, even when taken as prescribed.
- Avoid alcohol and sedatives unless a prescriber specifically directs otherwise.
- Do not drive if sleepy or impaired.
- Stopping suddenly after regular use can cause withdrawal.
Pregnancy
May cause newborn breathing problems or withdrawal when used near delivery; prolonged use can affect fetal growth.
Breastfeeding
Can make a breastfed baby unusually sleepy or cause breathing problems; use requires clinician guidance.
Interactions
- Benzodiazepines, sleeping medicines, and other sedatives can dangerously slow breathing.
- Alcohol increases sedation and overdose risk.
- Some antidepressants and other medicines can increase side effects or affect morphine levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.