What is Dihydrocodeine 30 mg?
Dihydrocodeine 30mg belongs to the opioid family of medicines, which includes codeine and morphine. It is a potent pain reliever suitable for moderate to severe pain. It comes in 30mg tablets. It can also be combined with paracetamol to produce co-codamol, which has 500mg paracetamol and 10mg codeine.
What types of pain can Dihydrocodeine 30mg Accord treat?
Dihydrocodeine (DHC) is a synthetic opioid analgesic developed in the early 1900s. It works similarly to codeine and is used to treat moderate to severe pain, coughing, and shortness of breath.
The following are some common uses of dihydrocodeine:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Nerve pain
- Migraine headaches
- Sciatica
- Post-operative Pain
Side Effects of Dihydrocodeine 30 mg
There are following side effects are mentioned below:
Common side effects:
- Headaches
- Dry mouth.
- Constipation
- Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
- Feeling sleepy
Serious Side Effects:
- Develop muscle rigidity
- Feeling dizzy
- Weary
- Having little energy may suggest low blood pressure (hypotension)
Disclaimer
Always take medications precisely as your doctor prescribed, or as directed by your pharmacist.
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