MS Contin Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

MS Contin Tablet

Generic nameMorphine sulfate (morphine sulfate pentahydrate)
Drug classOpioid (opiate) analgesic
FormsOral tablet, extended (modified) release

MS Contin is an extended-release (modified release) tablet form of morphine, a strong opioid pain medicine. It is a Schedule II/Schedule 8 controlled substance available in several strengths.