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5 Aug 2011

Covidien Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution Wins FDA Approval

Covidien has received the FDA approval for its Mallinckrodt business for morphine sulfate oral solution.

The US FDA has approved Covidien's Mallinckrodt business for morphine sulfate oral solution as a treatment for moderate to severe acute and chronic pain in opioid-tolerant patients.

 

Morphine sulfate is an opioid agonist and a Schedule II controlled substance. The solution will be available as a generic in 100mg per 5mL (20mg per 1mL).

 

Covidien Pharmaceuticals CFO and interim president Matthew Harbaugh said the FDA approval represents a key step forward in palliative care treatment.

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