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Press release: Health Canada - Ratio-Morphine Tablets Recalled Due to Risk of Accidental Overdose

by Marijke Durning, RN on July 9th, 2008

OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the prescription drug ratio-Morphine SR in 15 milligram (mg), 30 mg, and 60 mg formats. Some tablets may contain more morphine than the label indicates, exposing patients to the potential risk of accidental overdose. Oversized tablets that are noticeably thicker than the regular tablets, and which may contain more morphine than the strength indicated, have been found on the Canadian market. Ratio-Morphine SR tablets are taken orally for the relief of severe pain.

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