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In Kaolin and Morphine Mixture BP, kaolin adsorbs toxic and other substances from the alimentary tract and increases faecal bulk, sodium hydrogen carbonate acts as an alkalising agent and antacid, and morphine reduces intestinal peristaltic activity.
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- Kaolin and Morphine Mixture BPThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 13Document updated
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