How much dihydrocodeine is in paracetamol?
How much dihydrocodeine is in paracetamol?
For DIHYDROCODEINE WITH PARACETAMOL The BP defines Co-dydramol Tablets as containing dihydrocodeine tartrate 10 mg and paracetamol 500 mg.
How many paracetamol can I take with 30mg codeine?
It is important that you take Paracetamol + Codeine exactly as advised by your doctor. The usual dose for adults and children over 12 years is 1 to 2 tablets every 4 – 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Can you take paracetamol with dihydrocodeine tartrate?
Fortifying paracetamol with dihydrocodeine tartrate provides an effective combination of drugs for the treatment of severe pain.
Can you take both codeine and paracetamol together?
It’s safe to take codeine with paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin (aspirin is suitable for most people aged 16 years and over). Some painkillers that you can buy without a prescription from pharmacies contain codeine. They include co-codamol, ibuprofen and codeine ( such as Nurofen Plus) and Solpadeine.
How do you take dihydrocodeine 30 mg?
Dihydrocodeine tablets should be swallowed with water, and after food. The recommended dose is: Adults and children over 12 years: One tablet (30mg) every 4 to 6 hours when necessary. Maximum dose in 24 hours is 180mg (6 tablets).
Can I take co-codamol with dihydrocodeine?
Do not take dihydrocodeine with painkillers that contain codeine. You will be more likely to get side effects.
How many mg of dihydrocodeine should I take?
The doses of Dihydrocodeine vary. Typically, for mild or moderate pain, oral tablets are prescribed at doses between 15 to 30 mg. Dihydrocodeine tablets are also available in extended-release tablets from 60-120 mg.
How much does paracetamol with dihydrocodeine cost?
Drug tariff Drug tariff price; Paracetamol 500 mg; Dihydrocodeine tartrate 10 mg; 30: tablet (POM) £1.79 Part VIIIA Category M: £1.79: 100
How manymg of paracetamol is in a co dydramol tablet?
Co-dydramol comes in 4 different strengths. The tablets contain either 7.46mg, 10mg, 20mg or 30mg of dihydrocodeine. All co-dydramol tablets also contain 500mg of paracetamol – the same as in a standard paracetamol tablet or capsule. The strength is shown as 2 numbers on the packet.
Where to keep paracetamol / codeine GH 500 / 30 tablets?
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them. If you take the tablets out of the box or the blister pack they will not keep well. Keep Paracetamol/Codeine GH 500/30 in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.