Opium Tincture

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Opium Tincture Drug Index

Laudanum is a tincture of opium containing approximately 10% powdered opium by weight (the equivalent of 1% morphine).[1] Laudanum is prepared by dissolving extracts from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum Linnaeus) in alcohol (ethanol). Reddish-brown and extremely bitter, laudanum contains several opium alkaloids, including morphine and codeine. Laudanum was historically used to treat a variety of conditions, but its principal use was as a pain medication and cough suppressa...

As a child my mother used to give me 10 drops to control stomach upsets. Now as an adult I take it for uncontrolled diarrhea due to surviving colorrhectal cancer and stool incontinence. I cannot find it anywhere. I used to buy it in Florida and a pharmacy in Canada does not supply it. Please help. ## I am prescribed Tincture of Opium and you definitely can't walk in with a script and leave with your Meds. But any legit Drugstore can order it, I had a little trouble at first because it took 5-6 days to come in but once I notified the pharmacist I was going to need it filled monthly, he ordered it every month so it was there when I needed it. Good Luck P.S Some drugstores don't want all the work for 1 customer and will lie and say they never even heard of it and cannot order it ( ...

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I am a colon cancer survivor. Due to losing 9" of large intestines and all but 1" of rectum, I experience severe diarrhea and resulting horrendous rectal pain. My oncologist prescribed Tincture of Opium. As the name implies, this is serious medicine. I nursed my first prescription so it lasted four years (Feb. 2006 to Feb. 2010), second prescription three years (Feb. 2010 to June 2013). When I picked up third prescription and got home with it, it did not look the same and the name was different, "C-Morphine 10 MG/1ML SUSP AKA-Opium Tincture #118". So silly me, I thought it was a generic. The first time I had an episode of diarrhea and the accompanying rectal pain, I was bedridden for hours before the pain eased off to an endurable ache. My Tincture usually worked within ...

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Paregoric, Camphorated Opium Tincture Drug Index

Paregoric, or camphorated tincture of opium, also known as tinctura opii camphorata, is a traditional patent medicine known for its antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties. According to Goodman and Gilman's 1965 edition, "Paregoric is a 4% opium tincture in which there is also benzoic acid, camphor, and anise oil. ... Paregoric by tradition is used especially for children."[1] The term "paregoric" has also been used for boiled sweets which contained the substance,...

trying to get a comprehensive list of Ins. companies that cover Opium tincture (so far Cigna does). ## i live in los angeles, i was prescribed opium tincture for loose bowels, by me having medi-cal, they won't cover it i need helpon information what insurace covers it..... ## Where did you get this medication? My husband's dr has prescribed, however, I can't find it. ## There is no given list of which company will cover any given medication, even if it has been prescribed. The only thing you can really do is research various health insurance companies, and look over their formularies. It is most commonly used to alleviate pain. The FDA warns that this medication carries a high risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, sedation, drowsi...

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I had my colon removed and now have a J-pouch. My stool is almost always runny and I take bulk laxative along with bentyl and imodium. During the day there is no problem but nights I set my alarm clock every 2 hours so I don' mess myself or the bed. Would the Tenture of opium help at night and is it addictive? I am a diabetic on an insulin pump. ## What has your doctor advised? Opium tinctures can be addictive and cause serious side effects, so they should never be used without your doctor's approval. ## I was in the same situation as you, and have a J-pouch as well. I took Tincture of Opium for about 7 years. It does help at night time, slightly. There will still be issues, but it's main benefit I experienced was the fact that I would actually sleep, rather than constantly ...

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Where can I find Paregoric or another name fir it is Tincture of Opium please let me know due to chrohns and colitics disease.Thanks ## Hello, Katie! How are you? I'm sorry, but this is no longer available. Opium as a medication was actually never approved by the FDA and has been removed from the market. Have you consulted your doctor to see what other alternatives you can try? ## I realize its been awhile since this thread was written, but I've seen this "fact" in other forums as well, and feel compelled to respond. Tincture of Opium is still prescribed and is still available. I just filled a new prescription yesterday at the Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN, prescribed by a gastroenterologist there.

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I have been swollowing 3 drops 3 times per day of Tincture of Opium for the past 8 months. 1 week ago I put the 3 drops into a geletin capsule and swollowed it, eliminating the contact with the tongue etc.I have been taking the opium that way ever since. I drink a half glass of water with the capsule and then while it desolves in the stomach (about 20 minutes) I sip a little water during that time. My reasoning for the extra water is because when it desolves it is in a more concentrated form and might harm something.Each day since I started this I have noticed an improvement in the taste of food, not that tinny overpowering taste.WOW!! No more horrible taste when taking the medicine. Does anyone see anything wrong with this idea? The dropper puts the drops into the capsule so easy. ## T...

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Paregoric Drug Index

Paregoric, or camphorated tincture of opium, also known as tinctura opii camphorata, is a traditional patent medicine known for its antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties. According to Goodman and Gilman's 1965 edition, "Paregoric is a 4% opium tincture in which there is also benzoic acid, camphor, and anise oil. ... Paregoric by tradition is used especially for children."[1] The term "paregoric" has also been used for boiled sweets which contained the substance,...

I have a bottle of Dia-quel in my medicine cabinet. Contains tincture of opium, homatropine methylbromide, and pectin. For diarhea. I can't find any info on it. What is it? Is it an antique? Safe to take? ## Dear Donna, I looked up Diaquel 4 u. It says it's a benzodiazepine derivative tranquilizer. It provides anticonvulsant, central muscle relaxant effect. I hope this helps. ## The details I've come across also state that Diaquel is a benzodiazepine class drug (more commonly known as Diazepam). Although from reading your description it sounds like you probably have a different product altogether. Do you know where the medication originated from or who might've manufactured it? Perhaps that'll give us some more clues to work with as we continue to search for relevant...

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whats in paragoric ## Paregoric is a camphorate opium tincture. It's used to treat diarrhea, pain and coughing. Learn more Paregoric details here. It does have the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as constipation, dizziness and nausea. Are there any questions or comments?

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My client is unable to find a pharmacy which will supply tincture of opium. ## From what I could gather on the topic, "recent enforcement action by the FDA against manufacturers of paregoric and opium tincture suggests that opium tincture's availability in the U.S. may be in jeopardy." It is still actually available, today, by prescription, but in a more purified form and is only prescribed under certain strict medical criteria. You can learn more about it here: Listed below is a pharmacy-locator site that uses your zip code to find nearby pharmacies within a given mile range: Phone numbers and addresses are included in the list after you verify your zip code; so I would suggest calling a number of them to see if anyone can fill your client's prescription. Your client ma...

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need paregoric liquid for diahhrea caused by cemo ## This site does not manufacture nor sell any medications, it is an information only website. Paregoric contains a tincture of opium and is well known for relieving diarrhea and coughing. As such, in the U.S. it is only available by doctor's prescription. Learn more: Has your doctor prescribed it or suggested you use it? ## I have a script for it, but where can I get it filled???

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for adb pain and diarrhia ## I am unaware of a new product being available with this name and the old one that was on the market was pulled in most countries, because it contained a tincture of Opium and should only be used with close medical supervision. You can read more on it here: There are many other products on the market that treat the same problems and are much safe. What country are you in? ## if I have a valid prescription from my md and have taken paregoric tinc for 50 yr why can't I get it anymore ## what difference does it make? and as to safety, that is a ridiculous statement, it has been used safely by mothers and children for over 50 years ## My sister in law has colon cancer and she has no control over bowl movements. She has tried loperamide and lomotil. If I can g...

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have doc script 640mls but not able to fine it. could any tell where in Oregon or where? ## Your doctor may not be aware of it, but Paregoric has been removed from the market. It contained a tincture of Opium and had never been tested for safety and efficacy. The FDA has recently been cracking down on these old medications and, rather than undergoing the expense of testing, the manufacturers have just removed these products from the market. I can only suggest that you contact your doctor to ask for an alternative. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Need this fantastic medicine for stomach problems. Use to buy it many years ago at the drug store. Please let me know about its availability. ## Hello, Nikki! How are you? Paregoric actually contained a camphorated tincture of opium, which the FDA had never approved, so it is no longer available on the U.S. market. Opium tends to be highly addictive and caused many overdose deaths. Have you considered asking your doctor to recommend an alternative?

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I have ben using Paregoric for years abd it was taken off the American Market . I still am in need as it is the only thing that helps me. Where can I purchase it in Canada ## From what I could gather, The manufacturer "Ranbaxy" of India is the only source for this tincture of opium, but please correct me if I'm wrong. As another possible solution here in the U.S., there are specialized pharmacists called "compounding pharmacists" who know how to make things of this nature. If you have such a company in your area, I'd think it would be very simple for them to compound "tincture of opium" by merely diluting ordinary liquid morphine sulfate to the strength of the prepared tincture. Keep in mind that you'll want to make sure you find legal and legitimate ...

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need paregoric liquid for diarhhea cause severly by cemo---after three weeks in the hospital that was the only thing that works I live n Posen, Ill. 60469 ## is there any one making paregoric liquid any more---Posen, Ill---just outside of Chicago, IllY ## Paregoric contains a tincture of Opium, it is still available, but it now requires a doctor's prescription to purchase it. Have you consulted with your doctor on what you can use? With the Opium in it, it isn't advisable to use with some medications and medical conditions. More details: ## were can I purchase paregoric liquid if it is still available---I have a Doctors Script for it---anywere in Chicago land area if possible if not were??????

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Have always had this in the med cabinet for occasional stomach cramps. Am finally running low. I'm 67 years old. Suggestions? ## I've seen many questions about this product recently and I can only inform you that it has been discontinued. The main problem with it is that it contained a tincture of Opium, which lead to severe abuse and addiction in some people. These dangers led to it being pulled from the market. From what I understand, it is now only available by prescription, in the U.S. You may want to ask your doctor or pharmacist for a product that can help with stomach cramping. Proper treatment requires discovering what is causing the cramping. ## I too are trying to figure out what they are doing with Paragoric. I have had a prescription for about 1 year. I used it if Lo...

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ive got a gastro intestional problen,i need to find a site i can order some pareghoric`,its the only thing that takes the symptoms away.if anyone known antything help ## I'm sorry, but Paregoric is no longer available, it was removed from the market in the U.S. due to the fact that it contained a tincture of Opium and had never actually been tested and proven for efficacy and safety. Have you tried consulting your doctor for an alternative? What else have you tried? ## Can I order paregoric from Tech pharmacial,where are they locatied address to mail to.and what size are avaiable.paregoric ## You have no way of knowing exactly what you're getting. You would have to buy this from a foreign country and they don't have the standards that the U.S. does. It is illegal to purchase...

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