Do not crush, chew, or break an controlled-release MS Contin tablet. Swallow the tablet whole. It will release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Do not stop using MS Contin suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. Store MS Contin at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. MS Contin is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
