Opium Tincture

Uses

  • Treatment of diarrhea in adults

Adverse Effects

Considerations for PT

  1. Consider risk of dizziness and drowsiness and potential impact on falls risk.Consider risk of dizziness and drowsiness and potential impact on falls risk.

Route of Administration

  1. Oral

Mechanism of Action

Causes gastric motility inhibition due to morphine content, which decreases digestive secretions and increases GI muscle tone. The result of these actions is a reduction in GI propulsion to treat diarrhea.

Drug Dynamics

Time to Peak Effect

1 hour

Duration of Action

4 hours to 5 hours

Resources

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Last updated: May 11, 2026