Morphine Sulfate MR (Apotex) 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)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 30 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex violet, film coated tablets embossed with 30 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets 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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 100 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex grey, film coated tablets embossed with 100 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 10 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex buff, film coated tablets embossed with 10 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets 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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 30 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex violet, film coated tablets embossed with 30 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets 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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 10 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex buff, film coated tablets embossed with 10 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets 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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 30 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex violet, film coated tablets embossed with 30 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 100 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex grey, film coated tablets embossed with 100 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets 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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 100 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex grey, film coated tablets embossed with 100 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets 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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 60 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex orange, film coated tablets embossed with 60 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets 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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 60 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex orange, film coated tablets embossed with 60 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 60 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex orange, film coated tablets embossed with 60 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets 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
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 10 mg modified release tablet blister packsDownload 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)
For the management of severe pain where other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive, and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. Is not indicated for use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. Is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- smooth, round, biconvex buff, film coated tablets embossed with 10 on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.
- 20 tablets pack
- 28 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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