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dihydrocodeine 30mg<\/h1>\n

dihydrocodeine 30mg is a form of pain relief for moderate to severe pain. It may be prescribed when milder painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol prove to be ineffective.<\/p>\n

Dihydrocodeine can be prescribed to help treat pain associated with conditions such as sciatica (nerve pain in the back or legs), joint and bone pain (such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), nerve pain, pain caused by blood vessel disease, cancer or following operations.<\/p>\n

The active ingredient is Dihydrocodein Tartrate \u2013 each tablet is available in one strength of 30mg. Medicines under the name Remedeine, Paramol and Co-dydramol all contain dihydrocodeine with paracetamol.<\/p>\n

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How does Dihydrocodeine work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dihydrocodeine belongs to a medication group called opioid analgesics, which includes medications such as codeine phosphate and\u00a0co-codamol, often sold under the brand name\u00a0Solpadol.<\/p>\n

Opioids work by mimicking the natural pain-reducing compounds in the body known as endorphins which are produced in the brain and the spinal cord to help us feel less pain.<\/p>\n

Dihydrocodeine works on these same opioid receptors to stop pain signals from being sent to the brain via the nervous system, so while the root cause of the pain is not treated, the user feels less pain.<\/p>\n

Dihydrocodeine is related to and has a similar chemical structure to codeine \u2013 in fact, it may be used as an alternative to codeine or the aforementioned conditions. However, dihydrocodeine is twice as strong as\u00a0codeine<\/a>. It has a more euphoric effect and therefore a greater dependence potential.<\/p>\n

How to use Dihydrocodeine | dihydrocodeine 30mg<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dihydrocodeine should be taken with water, with or without food, as instructed by your GP. Adults should take one tablet every four to six hours (maximum dose in a 24-hour period is six tablets).<\/p>\n

The dose should be reduced for elderly patients and anyone who suffers from liver or kidney problems. Children under 12 years are not advised to use this medication. Your doctor will prescribe the correct dose for you.<\/p>\n

If you miss a dose, take a tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, don\u2019t take the missed dose and never double the dose to make up for your missed tablet. Do not stop taking dihydrocodeine without speaking to your GP first.<\/p>\n

What are the side effects of Dihydrocodeine?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dihydrocodeine may cause the following side effects:<\/p>\n