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Morphine · Medicine question

What are the major glucuronide metabolites of morphine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The major glucuronide metabolites of morphine are morphine-3-glucuronide and morphine-6-glucuronide.

Sources for this answer

Zomorph capsulesEthypharm UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 18Document updated 14 August 2025

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