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Buy Dihydrocodeine continus uk is an opioid painkiller. It’s used to treat moderate to severe pain, such as after an operation or a serious injury. It’s also used for long-term pain if weaker painkillers, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, have not worked.

Dosage and strength

You’ll usually start on a low dose of standard dihydrocodeine. Your doctor may increase this gradually until your pain is well controlled.

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Dihydrocodeine standard tablets come in different strengths. They contain 30mg or 40mg of dihydrocodeine.

The usual dose for adults and children aged 12 years and over is:

• 30mg tablet – take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours. The maximum dose in 24 hours is 6 tablets (180mg)
• 40mg tablet – take 1 or 2 tablets up to 3 times in 24 hours. The maximum dose in 24 hours is 6 tablets (240mg)

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Dihydrocodeine slow-release tablets contain 60mg, 90mg or 120mg of dihydrocodeine.

The usual dose for adults and children aged 12 years and over is:

• 60mg, 90mg or 120mg tablets – take 1 tablet taken every 12 hours

The usual dose of dihydrocodeine liquid is one to three, 5ml spoonfuls taken every 4 to 6 hours. One 5ml spoonful or syringe measure has 10mg of dihydrocodeine in it.

Dose for children under 12

For children aged between 1 and 11 years, their dose is based on weight.

The usual dose is between 0.5mg and 1mg per kg of body weight. They can be given a maximum dose of up to 30mg every 4 to 6 hours.

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Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. It’s best to take them with or soon after a meal or snack.

If you’re taking dihydrocodeine as a liquid, it will come with a plastic medicine spoon or syringe to help you measure the correct amount. Ask a pharmacist for one if you do not have it.

Do not measure the liquid with a kitchen teaspoon because it will not give the right amount.

How long to take it for

This will depend on why you’re taking dihydrocodeine.

If you’re taking it for pain after an operation you may only need to take if for a short time.

You may need to take it for longer if you have a long-term pain or illness such as cancer.