Dihydrocodeine
DIHYDROCODEINE CANNOT BE DISPENSED TO UK RESIDENTS. Co Codamol 30/500mg is an alternative. Check THIS PAGE for details.
Orders from outside the EU
If you provide an address from outside the EU, there may be additional costs (import duty, these are not included in the price).
Following your online consultation, you will get an email from the doctor. You must respond or your order will not be processed.
Important Information about Dihydrocodeine
Before you buy dihydrocodeine online, you should consider if it is right for you. You should not buy dihydrocodeine online if you are allergic to it, or if you have an uncontrolled breathing disorder, paralytic ileus, or breathing problems such as asthma attacks or hyperventilation.
Dihydrocodeine may be addictive and only by the person it was prescribed for should use it. Be sure to keep this medicine in a place which is secured to prevent access by other people especially children.
Dihydrocodeine Dosing Information
Take dihydrocodeine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take larger amounts, or take it for a longer time than your doctor has recommended. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Dihydrocodeine side effects
Call emergency if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to dihydrocodeine: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, or throat.
Call your doctor if you have:
- slow heart rate and shallow breathing
- fainting
- confusion, agitation, or hallucinations
- seizures
- inability to urinate
Common dihydrocodeine side effects include:
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- nausea
- stomach ache
- constipation
- excessive sweating
- itchy skin
What other drugs will affect dihydrocodeine?
Avoid taking dihydrocodeine at the same time as other drugs that either make your drowsy or slow your breathing. Tell your doctor about all drugs that you take, and any you start taking during your treatment with dihydrocodeine, especially these medications:
- pentazocine
- nalbuphine
- butorphanol
- buprenorphine
Tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Dihydrocodeine is taken as needed so there is no need to make up for the skipped dose. In any event, do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention. A dihydrocodeine overdose can be fatal. Symptoms of dihydrocodeine overdose include pinpoint pupils, confusion, cold and clammy skin, weak pulse, shallow breathing, fainting, or stopping breathing.
What should I avoid while taking dihydrocodeine?
Do not drink alcohol. DHC Dhydrocodeine combined with alcohol can be fatal.
THIS MEDICATION CAN CAUSE ADDICTION. IT MUST BE TAKEN ONLY ACCORDING TO DOCTORS INSTRUCTIONS