Morphine Sulfate
6211-15-0
General information
Morphine is a strong opiate that is found naturally in opium, a dark brown resin produced by drying the latex of opium poppies (Papaver somniferum). It is mainly used as an analgesic (pain medication).
Trade names
Dolcontin, Capros, Oramorph, Sevredol, Substitol
About the API
Therapeutic areas
Analgesic, opioid addiction
Monographs
Ph. Eur.
Regulatory documentation
CEP
DEA schedule
II
Production location
Zofingen
Standard pack size
25kg
Physical properties
White or almost white crystalline powder
Typical formulation types
Oral solid, injectable