tincture of opium

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narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient

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Tincture of opium, also known as laudanum, refers to a solution of about 10 percent opium alkaloids, such as morphine and codeine, dissolved in alcohol. Historically, it was used as a pain reliever and sedative. This highly addictive substance is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and addiction. Despite its dangerous side effects, it is occasionally still used in medicine, particularly in treating severe diarrhea.