Kapanol
What it is used for
Kapanol 10, 20, 50 and 100 mg are indicated for the relief of chronic pain unresponsive to non-narcotic analgesia.,Kapanol 10 and 20 mg are indicated for the symptomatic reduction of chronic breathlessness in the palliative care of patients with distressing breathlessness due to severe COPD, cardiac failure, malignancy or other cause. Kapanol should only be used after treatments for the underlying cause(s) of the breathlessness have been optimised and non-pharmacological treatments are not effective. Treatment with Kapanol in this setting should only be initiated by a specialist knowledgeable in its use.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient morphine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine requires authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is
Visual appearance
Hard gelatin caps, size 2, natural cap & natural body, printed with ‘K50’ in black on cap and 3 discontinuous black bands on the body, containing creamy-white to light tan spheroidal pellets.
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Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2020. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.