Dihydrocodeine
(DF 118 Forte®, DHC Continus®, Dihydrocodeine tartrate)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablet, Modified-Release Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current textbooks and resources suggest it is likely to be safe. Clinicians should be aware that this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Modified release products should not be crushed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Dihydrocodeine tartrate
Usual formulation brand names
DF 118 Forte®, DHC Continus®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes -some
Modified release
Yes - some
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
Not on the Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available. Consider using injection if appropriate.
Notes
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