Paregoric (camphorated tincture of opium; 0.5 mg/mL morphine): International drug information (concise)

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Index Terms

Camphorated Tincture of Opium (error-prone synonym)

Pharmacologic Category

Antidiarrheal

Reported Use

Treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms, including gas, pain, and/or spasms.

Dosage Range

Note: Do not confuse paregoric with opium tincture; opium tincture is significantly more potent. Paregoric contains morphine 2.5 mg per 5 mL (0.5 mg/mL).

Adults: Oral: 2 mL (1 mg morphine) 3 times daily; may administer more frequently as needed up to a maximum dose of 8 mL/day (4 mg/day morphine) divided into ≥4 doses.

Product Availability

Product available in various countries; not currently available in the United States.

Dosage Forms

Tincture, Oral: 2.5 mg/5 mL

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Paregoric (camphorated tincture of opium; 0.5 mg/mL morphine): International drug information (concise)