Beyond Co-Codamol: Is Dihydrocodeine the Next Step for Your Pain Management?
When should you switch to Dihydrocodeine? Dihydrocodeine is typically considered the “next step” when first-line analgesics like Paracetamol or low-dose Co-Codamol are no longer managing moderate-to-severe pain effectively. As a semi-synthetic opioid, it offers approximately 2x the potency of standard codeine. For patients in the UK, Dihydrocodeine 30mg is an effective option for sciatica and […]