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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Of 500Store at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].Store morphine sulfate extended-release tablets securely and dispose of properly [see Patient Counseling Information (17)].Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container. 17 Patient Counseling Information Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).Storage and Disposal Because of the risks associated with accidental ingestion, misuse, and abuse, advise patients to store morphine sulfate extended-release tablets securely, out of sight and reach of children, and in a location not accessible by others, including visitors to the home [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.2)]. Inform patients that leaving morphine sulfate extended-release tablets unsecured can pose a deadly risk to others in the home. Advise patients and caregivers that when medicines are no longer needed, they should be disposed of promptly. Expired, unwanted, or unused morphine sulfate extended-release tablets should be disposed of by flushing the unused medication down the toilet if a drug take-back option is not readily available. Inform patients that they can visit www.fda.gov/drugdisposal for a complete ul of medicines recommended for disposal by flushing, as well as additional information on disposal of unused medicines.Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Inform patients that the use of morphine sulfate extended-release tablets even when taken as recommended, can result in addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Instruct patients not to share morphine sulfate extended-release tablets with others and to take steps to protect morphine sulfate extended-release tablets from theft or misuse.Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression Inform patients of the risk of life-threatening respiratory depression, including information that the risk is greatest when starting morphine sulfate extended-release tablets or when the dosage is increased, and that it can occur even at recommended dosages. Educate patients and caregivers
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