Oral-other forms of morphine sulfate, other that immediate release are available. Sublingual administration may be ordered. Measure oral solution with a tuberculin syringe. Administer the dose in a few drops at a time to allow maximum sublingual absorption. Seizures may occur with high doses.
Constipation is often severe with maintenance dosage.
It is also not known whether morphine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Morphine should be given be pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Morphine has been detected in human milk. For this reason, caution should be exercised when morphine is administered to a nursing woman. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.