How long does it take for Sevredol to kick in?

The onset of action of SEVREDOL tablets is about 15-30 minutes after oral administration. The duration of action is 3-4 hours.

Is Sevredol immediate or slow release?

Immediate release tablets Examples are Sevredol® tablets. These are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours. The tablets start working quickly to ease pain. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.

Is Sevredol quick acting?

Fast-acting morphine is often prescribed as a liquid (Oramorph) or a tablet (Sevredol). It starts working quickly, after about 15 to 20 minutes, and will wear off after about three to four hours.

What happens if you take Sevredol?

In normal doses, the commonest side effects of morphine are nausea, vomiting, constipation and drowsiness. With chronic therapy, nausea and vomiting are unusual with Sevredol tablets but should they occur the tablets can be readily combined with an anti-emetic if required.

Can SEVREDOL cause headaches?

Drowsiness (this is most likely when you start taking your tablets or when your dose is increased but should wear off after a few days). Dizziness, headache, confusion, difficulty in sleeping. A feeling of unusual weakness. Generally feeling unwell, tiredness.

Can SEVREDOL tablets be split?

Sevredol® tablets can be crushed or cut in half but the liquid is a better choice if the patient has difficulty swallowing.

Can I inject SEVREDOL?

Swallow your tablets whole with a glass of water. You must only take the tablets by mouth. The tablets should never be crushed and injected as this may lead to serious side effects, which may be fatal.

Can you drink alcohol with SEVREDOL?

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking SEVREDOL tablets. Drinking alcohol whilst taking SEVREDOL tablets may make you feel more sleepy and increase the risk of serious side effects, such as shallow breathing with the risk of stopping breathing and loss of consciousness.

How does SEVREDOL make you feel?

SEVREDOL may cause constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and be habit forming if taken frequently or over long periods. For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6.