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Dihydrocodeine is an opioid analgesic . It is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain, often in combination preparations with paracetamol. It has also been used as a cough suppressant.

Generic Name 藥名 HA Code 藥物代碼 Classification藥物分類
Dihydrocoedine DIHY01 DD

Mechanism of Action

Equivalent doses of opioid analgesics

Analgesic/Route Dose
Codeine: PO 100 mg
Diamorphine: IM, IV, SC 3 mg
Dihydrocodeine: PO 100 mg
Morphine: PO 10 mg
Morphine: IM, IV, SC 5 mg
Oxycodone: PO 6.6 mg
Tramadol: PO 100 mg
Route of Administration PO (tablet form)