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Medicines opium tinctureQuestion & answer

opium tincture · Medicine question

Can children take opium tincture?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

The selected product should not be used by anyone under 18 years because of safety concerns and lack of paediatric clinical trials.

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