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Paregoric
Overview
What is Paregoric?
Each 5 mL contains:
Anhydrous Morphine .......................................................................................................... 2 mg
(from opium tincture)
Alcohol ................................................................................................................................ 45%
Inactive Ingredients:
What does Paregoric look like?
What are the available doses of Paregoric?
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What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Paregoric?
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How should I use Paregoric?
Paregoric is useful for the treatment of diarrhea.
0.25 to 0.5 mL/kg of body weight 1 to 4 times a day or as directed by a physician.
What interacts with Paregoric?
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What are the warnings of Paregoric?
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What are the precautions of Paregoric?
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What are the side effects of Paregoric?
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What should I look out for while using Paregoric?
Hypersensitivity to morphine. Because of its stimulating effect on the spinal cord, morphine should not be used in convulsive states, such as those occurring in status epilepticus, tetanus, and strychnine poisoning.
This preparation should not be used in diarrhea caused by poisoning until the toxic material is eliminated from the gastrointestinal tract.
What might happen if I take too much Paregoric?
How should I store and handle Paregoric?
Store ADASUVE at room temperature, 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep out of reach of children.Keep ADASUVE in pouch until time of use. ADASUVE contains a lithium battery. Dispose of ADASUVE in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.Store ADASUVE at room temperature, 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep out of reach of children.Keep ADASUVE in pouch until time of use. ADASUVE contains a lithium battery. Dispose of ADASUVE in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.Store ADASUVE at room temperature, 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep out of reach of children.Keep ADASUVE in pouch until time of use. ADASUVE contains a lithium battery. Dispose of ADASUVE in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.Store ADASUVE at room temperature, 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep out of reach of children.Keep ADASUVE in pouch until time of use. ADASUVE contains a lithium battery. Dispose of ADASUVE in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.Paregoric, USP 2 mg*/5 mL, *each 5 mL contains 2 mg of anhydrous morphine (from opium tincture); alcohol 45% and is available in 16 fl. oz (473 mL) bottles.
