Dihydrocodeine
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
SS Bron, DHC Plus, Panlor DC
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Opioid Analgesic
CHEMICAL NAME
4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-6-ol
DESCRIPTION
Dihydroxycodeine is an opiate agonist and analgesic used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is often administered with anti-inflammatories (e.g. aspirin) and caffeine.
CAUTION
Many dihydrocodeine preparations contain analgesics such as acetaminophen/paracetamol, which can be toxic to the liver in high doses.
GENERAL INFORMATION #
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
Efficacy of dihydrocodeine vs methadone for opiate dependence - Addiction, Dec 2006
EXPERIENCES #
Wrapped in a Blanket, by dipipanone
At Bedtime, by happychappy
A Lucky Find, by stumpwa
Cold Extraction and Comparison, by MIM
One Big Warm Hug, by Giggly
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
SECONDARY RESOURCES #
About Dihydrocodeine Patient UK
Dihydrocodeine in postoperative pain Bandolier
MEDIA COVERAGE #
Methadone Substitute: New And Cheaper Way To Treat Heroin Addiction - Science Daily, Dec 10, 2006