Ethex Recall Morphine Sulfate Pain Pills Risk of Injury or Death
Consumers of certain morphine sulfate tablets may suffer severe injuries or even death as the result of a drug manufacturing error, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. See press release about the Ethex recall on the FDA website here.
Possible Morphine Overdose Lawsuits
The producer of the pain medication, Ethex Corporation, recently acknowledged that some of its pills are double the size they should be. The mistake has put a class of customers at risk for catastrophic overdose.
Ethex initially issued a limited recall, targeting only its 60 mg tablets (white pill with "60" etched on one side and an "E" on the other side). But the company has since expanded the morphine sulfate recall, withdrawing its 30 mg tablets from the market as well. Both products were distributed between April 16 and April 27, 2008.
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Narcotic Pain Pills - Morphine Overdose Symptoms
Morphine sulfate is a Schedule II narcotic pain pill in the opiate family and is used for pain management. The warning signs of a morphine overdose include:
- difficulty breathing
- drowsiness
- nausea
- vomiting
- slow heart rate
These symptoms may progress to coma and even death, particularly for those people with pre-existing breathing or lung problems such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Spangenberg Law Firm Investigates Dangerous Drug Cases
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The Spangenberg Firm is currently investigating reports of morphine overdose cases related to defective Ethex tablets. If you or a family member has had a morphine overdose and has received a warning from your pharmacy regarding defective tablets please contact a Spangenberg personal injury lawyer. Stuart E. Scott will answer your questions about a possible morphine overdose claim against the manufacturer. Click or Call 1-888-633-0360 for a free consultation.
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