MS Contin
MS Contin is a strong prescription pain medicine containing morphine, an opioid agonist. It is designed to release morphine slowly over an 8 to 12 hour period. Due to the high risk of addiction, abuse, misuse, and life-threatening respiratory depression, it is reserved for severe, chronic pain management that cannot be treated with other medications.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dosage must be highly individualized by a physician. Tablets must be swallowed whole. Crushing, chewing, dissolving, or breaking the tablets will cause rapid release of morphine, which can lead to a fatal overdose. This medication is not intended for as-needed (PRN) pain relief.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Pediatric safety and effectiveness have not been established. Extremely high risk of fatal respiratory depression.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Not indicated for pediatric use. Seek immediate emergency care if accidental ingestion occurs.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Not indicated for pediatric use. Keep strictly out of reach of children.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Not indicated for pediatric use. Only for adults under strict medical supervision.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Not indicated for pediatric use. Morphine extended-release is not suitable for children in these weight classes.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Contraindicated | Do not use | Pediatric safety and effectiveness have not been established. Extremely high risk of fatal respiratory depression. |
| 5-7 kg | Contraindicated | Do not use | Not indicated for pediatric use. Seek immediate emergency care if accidental ingestion occurs. |
| 8-10 kg | Contraindicated | Do not use | Not indicated for pediatric use. Keep strictly out of reach of children. |
| 11-15 kg | Contraindicated | Do not use | Not indicated for pediatric use. Only for adults under strict medical supervision. |
| 16-20 kg | Contraindicated | Do not use | Not indicated for pediatric use. Morphine extended-release is not suitable for children in these weight classes. |
Formulation
Purpose
Management of severe chronic pain requiring continuous, around-the-clock long-term opioid treatment when alternative options are inadequate.
Generic Name
Morphine sulfate (extended-release)Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.