Dihydrocodeine: Difference between revisions

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Dihydrocodeine is also known as ''Drocode, Paracodeine and Parzone.'' Its many brand names include ''Synalgos DC, Panlor DC, Panlor SS, Contugesic, New Bron Solution-ACE, Huscode, Drocode, Paracodin, Codidol, Dehace, Didor Continus, Dicogesic, Codhydrine, Dekacodin, DH-Codeine, Didrate, Dihydrin, Hydrocodin, Makatussin, Nadeine, Novicodin, Rapacodin, Fortuss, Paramol, Remedeine, Dico and DF-118''.

Dihydrocodeine is available as tablets, solutions, elixirs, and other oral forms. In some countries, the ~~drug~~ is available as an injectable solution for deep subcutaneous and intra-muscular administration. As with codeine, intravenous administration should be avoided as it could result in anaphylaxis and dangerous pulmonary edema. Dihydrocodeine is available in suppository form on prescription.

Dihydrocodeine is available as tablets, solutions, elixirs, and other oral forms. In some countries, the substance is available as an injectable solution for deep subcutaneous and intra-muscular administration. As with codeine, intravenous administration should be avoided as it could result in anaphylaxis and dangerous pulmonary edema. Dihydrocodeine is available in suppository form on prescription.

Dihydrocodeine is used as an alternative or adjunct to [[codeine]] and is similar in chemical structure. Depending on individual metabolism, dihydrocodeine is 100 to 150 percent as strong as codeine.

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Dihydrocodeine has a [[Toxicity::low toxicity]] relative to dose. As with all opiates, long-term effects can vary but can include diminished libido, apathy and memory loss. Some people may also have an allergic reaction to dihydrocodeine, such as the swelling of skin and rashes. It is also [[Toxicity::potentially [[respiratory depression|lethal]] when mixed with [[depressants]] like [[alcohol]] or [[benzodiazepines]]]].

It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible ~~drug~~ use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.

It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible substance use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.

===Tolerance and addiction potential===

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 Dihydrocodeine is also known as ''Drocode, Paracodeine and Parzone.'' Its many brand names include ''Synalgos DC, Panlor DC, Panlor SS, Contugesic, New Bron Solution-ACE, Huscode, Drocode, Paracodin, Codidol, Dehace, Didor Continus, Dicogesic, Codhydrine, Dekacodin, DH-Codeine, Didrate, Dihydrin, Hydrocodin, Makatussin, Nadeine, Novicodin, Rapacodin, Fortuss, Paramol, Remedeine, Dico and DF-118''.
-Dihydrocodeine is available as tablets, solutions, elixirs, and other oral forms. In some countries, the drug is available as an injectable solution for deep subcutaneous and intra-muscular administration. As with codeine, intravenous administration should be avoided as it could result in anaphylaxis and dangerous pulmonary edema. Dihydrocodeine is available in suppository form on prescription.
+Dihydrocodeine is available as tablets, solutions, elixirs, and other oral forms. In some countries, the substance is available as an injectable solution for deep subcutaneous and intra-muscular administration. As with codeine, intravenous administration should be avoided as it could result in anaphylaxis and dangerous pulmonary edema. Dihydrocodeine is available in suppository form on prescription.
 Dihydrocodeine is used as an alternative or adjunct to [[codeine]] and is similar in chemical structure. Depending on individual metabolism, dihydrocodeine is 100 to 150 percent as strong as codeine.
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 Dihydrocodeine has a [[Toxicity::low toxicity]] relative to dose. As with all opiates, long-term effects can vary but can include diminished libido, apathy and memory loss. Some people may also have an allergic reaction to dihydrocodeine, such as the swelling of skin and rashes. It is also [[Toxicity::potentially [[respiratory depression|lethal]] when mixed with [[depressants]] like [[alcohol]] or [[benzodiazepines]]]].
-It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.
+It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible substance use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.
 ===Tolerance and addiction potential===