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Why does the morphine in Kaolin and Morphine Mixture BP have poor oral bioavailability despite being well absorbed?

Name: Why does the morphine in Kaolin and Morphine Mixture BP have poor oral bioavailability despite being well absorbed?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:49:33.867Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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The morphine in Kaolin and Morphine Mixture BP has poor oral bioavailability because it undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism in the liver.

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Kaolin and Morphine Mixture BPThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 13Document updated 5 October 2023

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