Opium preparation

Generic name: opium preparation [ OH-pee-um-PREP-a-RAY-tion ]
Dosage form: oral tincture (10% (equivalent to morphine 10 mg/mL))
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 28, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is opium preparation?

Opium preparation (sometimes called "opium tincture") is an opioid medication that is used to treat diarrhea. opium preparation is not for use as an opioid pain medicine.

Opium preparation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Before taking this medicine

Do not use opium preparation if the safety seal on the cap is broken or missing.

You should not use opium preparation to treat diarrhea that is caused by poisoning (until the toxin is no longer in the digestive tract).

Do not give this medicine to a child.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• asthma, emphysema, or other breathing problem;

• a head injury, brain tumor, or seizure;

• cirrhosis or other liver disease;

• stomach bleeding; or

• alcoholism or drug addiction.

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