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Ordine TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: morphine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ORDINE morphine hydrochloride trihydrate 1mg/mL oral solution bottle

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

ORDINE oral solution is indicated for the short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid, solution
  • Oral
  • Clear, colourless to pale yellow aqueous solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.

  • 1 x 200mL pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient morphine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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