Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR
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Product introduction
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It gives prolonged relief from severe pain for up to 12 hours.
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation,
nausea, drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, vomiting, and sweating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation,
nausea, drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, vomiting, and sweating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Morcontin Tablet CR
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits of Morcontin Tablet CR
In Moderate to severe pain
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Taking it will help you go about your daily life more easily. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life. Consult a doctor if you are not sure.
Side effects of Morcontin Tablet CR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Morcontin
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Sweating
- Lightheadedness
- Sedation
How to use Morcontin Tablet CR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Morcontin Tablet CR works
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
If the mother is taking Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR, sleepiness of the baby should be monitored.
If the mother is taking Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR, sleepiness of the baby should be monitored.
Driving
UNSAFE
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Morcontin Tablet CR?
If you miss a dose of Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Use Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
- It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenanthrenes Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Opioids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Morcontin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Morphine.
Do not consume Naltrexone with Morphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clobazam side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsines
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsines
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Chlordiazepoxide side effects such as dro
Patient concerns
User feedback
How much was the improvement?
Average
40%
Excellent
33%
Poor
27%
What were the side-effects while using Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR?
No Side Effec*
33%
Vomiting
17%
Sleepiness
17%
Headache
17%
Dizziness
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Morcontin Tablet CR?
With food
80%
With or witho*
20%
*With or without food
Please rate Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR on price
Average
67%
Not Expensive
33%
FAQs
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR?
Morcontin 30mg Tablet CR may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
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Name: Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: Ground Floor Modi Tower, 98, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
Country of origin: India
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