MS Contin

MS Contin
Structural formula of morphine

MS Contin is a brand of a time-released formulation of morphine sulfate, usually taken every twelve hours for chronic pain. MS Contin is a trademark of Purdue Pharma.

It is available in tablet and liquid formulas in doses of 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 60mg, 100mg and 200mg. Due to its strength, it is typically prescribed to cancer patients and victims of severe but non-cognitive-damaging trauma.

MS Contin is a DEA Schedule II substance in the United States.

Alternative formulations made and marketed by other pharmaceutical companies include King Pharmaceuticals' Avinza and Actavis Pharmaceuticals' Kadian. Kadian is available in various strengths. There has been some concern[by whom?] regarding the issue that some capsules contain pellets (made by the process of extrusion and Spheronization (a trademark of Caleva Process Solutions) while others contain powder. There is no difference in efficacy between the powder and pellet forms.[citation needed]

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