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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Dec 13, 2024 | 11:25 AM IST

Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains morphine, which works by preventing the transmission of pain signals along the nerves to the brain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as tiredness, constipation, dry mouth, and hallucinations. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym

MORPHINE SULFATE

Composition

MORPHINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Verve Heatlh Care Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet

Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics (pain killers). Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is primarily used to prevent and treat moderate to severe pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness. Pain may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term). It can be general (overall body pains) or localized (pain in a specific body area).

Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is an opioid medication that works by preventing pain signal transmission along the nerves to the brain.

Take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet irrespective of food and swallow whole with a glass of water, preferably in the morning and evening. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience tiredness, constipation, difficulty passing urine, dry mouth, hallucinations, and erection problems. Most of these side effects of Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking the Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet . Do not consume alcohol with Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction. Do not take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet if you have an asthma attack, addiction to alcohol, convulsions, recent liver problems, or paralytic ileus (loss of intestinal movement). Also, do not take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet if you have already taken medication to treat depression, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in the last two weeks.

Uses of Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet

Treatment of Moderate to severe pain

Medicinal Benefits

Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is a pain killer that works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain, thereby inhibiting the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Thus, Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps relieve pain. Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is used to relieve pain after surgery, pain caused by an injury or illness.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet

  • Erection problems
  • Dry mouth
  • Difficulty in passing water (urine)
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Hallucinations
  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Vomiting
  • Shallow breathing
  • Sleepiness
  • Not knowing where you are (disorientation)
  • Sweating
  • A perception of seeing or hearing things (hallucinations)
  • Uncomfortable mood
  • The feeling of very intense happiness and well-being (euphoria)
  • Tolerance and dependence (with long-term treatment)

Drug Warnings

Do not stop taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet suddenly, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction. If you are known to be allergic to Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age and those suffering from breathing problems as it may worsen the symptoms of Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet toxicity. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of epilepsy (fits), please inform your doctor before taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet . Do not consume alcohol with Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects. Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet should be taken with caution by the patients taking sleeping pills, tranquillizers, hypnotics, or other opiate-containing painkillers.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may interact with medicines used to treat medicine treat a certain sleep problem (zolpidem), anti-anxiety medications (lorazepam, alprazolam), anti-allergic medications (diphenhydramine), a medication used to treat the major depressive disorder (duloxetine), used to treat moderate to severe pain (hydromorphone), medicines used for muscle spasms (cyclobenzaprine), diuretics (furosemide), a medicine used to treat epilepsy (pregabalin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoiding alcohol may improve the side effects of Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet , like drowsiness and dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may interact with disease conditions, including impaired GI motility, infectious diarrhoea, liver disease, prematurity, acute alcohol intoxication, and drug dependence.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ZOLPIDEM
  • LORAZEPAM
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • HYDROMORPHONE
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PREGABALIN
  • ALPRAZOLAM

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercises such as swimming or walking.
  • Drink plenty of water while taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet to avoid dry mouth.
  • Maintain a fibre-rich diet and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to prevent constipation while taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet .
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Special Advise

  • Patients with severe liver or kidney insufficiency should avoid taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet .
  • If your children have breathing problems, please inform your doctor to worsen the toxicity symptoms.
  • Do not give the Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet to others. Use Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet only when prescribed by a doctor and avoid frequent doses as it may cause addiction.
  • Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may impair the mental or physical abilities required to perform hazardous activities like driving a motor vehicle or operating heavy machinery.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: Pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness. Pain may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term). It can be general (overall body pains) or localized (pain in a specific body area). Pain is highly subjective as some people have a high tolerance for pain while others have a low tolerance. Although pain is inconvenient and unpleasant, it hints about causes when something is wrong in the body. Pain may be caused due to cramps, headache, bone fractures, stomach pain, arthritis (swelling of one or more joints), muscle strain or overuse, cuts, flu, irritable bowel syndrome (an intestinal disorder causing stomach pain, diarrhoea, or constipation) and fibromyalgia (muscle pain with stiffness and tenderness).

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet as it may cause drowsiness or increase the risk of side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause withdrawal symptoms in babies after birth. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Driving

Unsafe

Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or drowsiness in some people. It is an offence to drive if Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or experience any vision problems after taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases or conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Children

Unsafe

Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Verve Health Care Ltd., A-43, (Basement), G.T. Karnal Road Indl. Area, New Delhi - 110033 (India)
Other Info - VER0155

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FAQs

Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is an opioid medication that works by preventing pain signal transmission along the nerves to the brain.
Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Yes, Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhea, shaking, shivering, or sweating when you stop taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet suddenly. Therefore, if you experience any difficulty while taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet , do not stop taking it suddenly and consult your doctor so that the dose may be reduced gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Yes, Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may cause dry mouth as a common side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet to experience this side effect. However, drink plenty of water, suck on sugar candy or chew sugar-free gum to prevent such side effects while taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet . If the condition worsens or persists, please consult a doctor.
Yes, Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may cause fits, especially when taken in high doses or if you have a history of fits. Therefore, it is recommended to inform your doctor if you have ever had fits, as it may increase the chance of getting fits, and take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet only in doses as prescribed by a doctor.
No, you are not recommended to take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet with antidepressants (medicines used to treat depression), and antipsychotics (medicines used to treat bipolar disorder and psychosis) as co-administration of these medicines with Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may increase the risk of fits. However, please consult a doctor before taking Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet with other medicines.
Yes, Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet may cause addiction, especially if taken for a prolonged time. Therefore, Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet should be given only for a short duration under strict medical supervision, particularly to patients who are susceptible to drug abuse. Take Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet only as a doctor advised, as overuse or misuse of Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet can lead to overdose or death.
While on therapy with Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet , avoid suddenly stopping the medicine to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its active substances. Also, inform your doctor if you have breathing problems, a history of epilepsy, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take high doses to reduce the risk of addiction. Avoid alcohol and be cautious if using sleeping pills, or other opiate-containing medicines.
Vermor SR 10 mg Tablet causes side effects such as dry mouth, difficulty in passing water (urine), constipation, nausea, vomiting, shallow breathing, sleepiness, sweating, uncomfortable mood, euphoria (the feeling of very intense happiness and well-being). Please, contact a doctor if these side effects persist for longer durations.

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