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
MSContin, Dolcontin, Capros, Oramorph, Sevredol, Substitol
About the API
Therapeutic areas
Analgesic
Available grades
Milled
Monographs
USP, Ph. Eur.
Regulatory documentation
CEP / USDMF
DEA schedule
II
Production location
Zofingen, Wilmington
Standard pack size
25kg, 50kg
Physical properties
White or almost white crystalline powder
Typical formulation types
Oral solid, injectable