Is it OK to take 60mg of dihydrocodeine?
Is it OK to take 60mg of dihydrocodeine?
The usual dose for adults and children aged 12 years and over is: 60mg, 90mg or 120mg tablets – 1 tablet taken every 12 hours.
Is DHC a codeine?
Dihydrocodeine (DHC) is a semi-synthetic analogue of codeine which was formed by the hydrogenation of the double tie in the main chain of the codeine molecule. DHC is used as an analgesic, antitussive and antidiarrhoeal agent; it is also used for the treatment of opioid addiction.
Is DHC Continus addictive?
This medicine contains dihydrocodeine which is an opioid, which can cause addiction. You can get withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it suddenly.
What are DHC Continus used for?
DHC CONTINUS® tablets are recommended for use in the treatment of post-operative pain, and pain associated with cancer. DHC CONTINUS® tablets are also indicated for the treatment of opioid-responsive, chronic severe pain of non-malignant origin, after other conservative methods of analgesia have been tried.
How strong is DHC Continus?
Each tablet contains 60 mg, 90 mg or 120 mg of dihydrocodeine tartrate. The other ingredients are lactose, hydroxyethylcellulose, cetostearyl alcohol, magnesium stearate and talc. The tablets are white, capsule shaped and marked DHC followed by the strength (60, 90 or 120). In each bottle there are 56 tablets.
How do I stop DHC?
If you stop taking DHC Continus tablets Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. If you want to stop taking this medicine discuss this with your doctor first. They will tell you how to do this, usually by reducing the dose gradually so that any Page 5 unpleasant withdrawal effects are kept to a minimum.
What is DHC Continus 60 mg used for?
For the relief of severe pain in cancer and other chronic conditions. DHC CONTINUS tablets are indicated for use in adults and children over 12 years of age. 60 mg: One or two tablets 12-hourly. 90 mg and 120 mg: The usual dose is one tablet 12-hourly.
What is the difference between DHC 60 and 120?
White capsule-shaped tablet, 60 mg tablets are marked DHC 60, 90 mg tablets are marked DHC 90 and 120 mg tablets are marked DHC 120. For the relief of severe pain in cancer and other chronic conditions. DHC CONTINUS tablets are indicated for use in adults and children over 12 years of age.
What is a DHC 120 tablet?
White capsule-shaped tablet. 60 mg tablets are marked DHC 60, 90 mg tablets are marked DHC 90 and 120 mg tablets are marked DHC 120. For the relief of severe pain in cancer and other chronic conditions. DHC CONTINUS tablets are indicated for use in adults and children over 12 years of age.
Can a 12 year old take DHC Continus?
DHC CONTINUS tablets are indicated for use in adults and children over 12 years of age. 60 mg: One or two tablets 12-hourly. 90 mg and 120 mg: The usual dose is one tablet 12-hourly. Children 12 years or under: Not recommended.
