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Thursday, August 7, 2008

MS Contin Oral

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: MORPHINE SUSTAINED-ACTION - ORAL
Pronounced: (MOR-feen SUL-fate)

MS Contin Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: very slow/shallow breathing, cold /clammy skin, limp muscles, pinpoint pupils, loss of consciousness.

MS Contin Oral Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

MS Contin Oral Notes

Do not share this medication with others. It is against the law.

This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it for other conditions unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases. Follow your pharmacists instructions on how to discard any unused medication.

MS Contin Oral Storage

Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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