Belongs to a group of medicines known as analgesics painkillers Opioid pain reliever. These are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours. The tablets start working quickly to ease pain. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.
Tablets may be halved. The tablets work slowly over several hours to give a constant and more even pain control — these are called 'LA' or long-acting tablets. These are usually taken two times a day 12 hours apart or once daily at the same time each day.
Swallow the tablets whole — do not break or chew them; otherwise, they may release the medicine too quickly and cause side-effects. Examples are m-Eslon SR The capsules work slowly over several hours to give a constant and more even pain control — these are called 'SR' or slow release capsules.
Swallow the capsules whole — do not break or chew them; otherwise, they may release the medicine too quickly and cause side-effects. This is common when starting morphine or after increasing the dose. Be careful when driving or using tools until you know how this medicine affects you. In this article About morphine Before taking morphine How to take morphine Getting the most from your treatment Can morphine cause problems?
How to store morphine Important information about all medicines. Morphine for pain relief Morphgesic, Oramorph, Zomorph In this article About morphine Before taking morphine How to take morphine Getting the most from your treatment Can morphine cause problems? Common morphine side-effects What can I do if I experience this? Feeling sick nausea or being sick vomiting Stick to simple meals - avoid rich or spicy foods.
Also, try taking your doses after food, as this may help Shallow breathing Let your doctor know about this Feeling dizzy, sleepy or drowsy If this happens, do not drive and do not use tools or machines. Do not drink alcohol Constipation Eat a well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water each day.
If this continues to be a problem, speak with your doctor Dry mouth Try chewing sugar-free gum or sucking sugar-free sweets Other common side-effects include: feeling confused or disorientated, itching, sweating, mood changes, disturbed sleep, headache, difficulties passing urine, flushing, and rash If any of these become troublesome, speak with your doctor. If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist.
Are you protected against flu? Further reading and references. Join the discussion on the forums. Health Tools Feeling unwell? Assess your symptoms online with our free symptom checker. Start symptom checker. Tablets, slow-release tablets and capsules, oral liquid medicine, sachets, and injection. Stick to simple meals - avoid rich or spicy foods. Also, try taking your doses after food, as this may help.
Eat a well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water each day. If this continues to be a problem, speak with your doctor. Other common side-effects include: feeling confused or disorientated, itching, sweating, mood changes, disturbed sleep, headache, difficulties passing urine, flushing, and rash.
However, as the dosage increases, so does the risk of side effects. If you stop taking morphine suddenly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms.
Morphine may make it difficult for you to drive or operate heavy machinery. If you have recently started taking an opioid medication, or changed the dosage, you may be at higher risk of having an accident. If you have kidney problems or your kidney function is impaired , your doctor will need to adjust your dosage of morphine.
There are other factors that may limit your use of morphine — for example, if you drink alcohol or take other medicines that can cause drowsiness. Your doctor is the best person to advise you on whether morphine is the right medicine for you, how much you need and how long to take it for. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
A pilot program, funded by the Australian Government, is offering certain individuals in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia this medication including the nasal spray Nyxoid free of charge and without a prescription. Learn more here about the take home naloxone pilot. Remember that everyone's pain is unique and different pain-relief medicines will work in different circumstances.
Some people's pain will respond well to non-opioid medicines, and you may find that one opioid helps you manage your pain better and with fewer side effects than another. If you have chronic long-term pain , your doctor might suggest lifestyle changes to help you manage the discomfort. This may include physical fitness and activity pacing , social activities, relaxation techniques and overall health management. You can find more information here about options for managing chronic pain.
If your pain is not well controlled by taking morphine, or you have any unexpected side effects, see your doctor. It's important you dispose of unwanted opioid medicines safely — unused medicines can be returned to any pharmacy. Don't keep unused morphine 'just in case' since this can lead to inappropriate use. Keep morphine out of reach of children and pets. Never throw medicines into a garbage bin or flush them down the toilet — this is dangerous to others and harmful to the environment.
Asking about your treatment or medication is important to help you understand your options. Here's a guide to questions to ask your pharmacist or doctor before taking a medicine. See also this list of medicines that contain morphine to read the consumer medicine information CMI leaflet for the brand prescribed.
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