Product Details
Dihydrocodeine is an opioid painkiller. It's used to treat moderate to severe pain, such as after an operation or a serious injury.
It's also used for long-term pain if weaker painkillers, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, have not worked.
It works by blocking pain signals from the central nervous system and the brain.
It comes as standard tablets, slow-release tablets and as a liquid that you swallow. It can also be given by an injection into the muscle or under the skin. This is usually done in hospital.
Co-dydramol, Paramol, Remedeine and Remedeine Forte are brand names that contain dihydrocodeine and paracetamol.
How to take it:
•Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. It's best to take them with or soon after a meal or snack.
•If you're taking dihydrocodeine as a liquid, it will come with a plastic medicine spoon or syringe to help you measure the correct amount. Ask a pharmacist for one if you do not have it.
•Do not measure the liquid with a kitchen teaspoon because it will not give the right amount.
